outdated component

[ˈaʊtdeɪtɪd kəmˈpoʊnənt]
nounpl: outdated components
componente obsoleto
1. A part or element of a machine, system, or software that is no longer current or compatible with modern standards
The computer's outdated component caused compatibility issues with the new software.
O componente obsoleto do computador causou problemas de compatibilidade com o novo software.
2. A part that has become inferior due to technological advancement or age
We need to replace the outdated component to improve system performance.
Precisamos substituir o componente obsoleto para melhorar o desempenho do sistema.
In Brazilian tech industry contexts, 'componente obsoleto' is the standard term used in IT departments and software development. In the USA, this phrase is common in tech support and IT maintenance fields. The concept reflects the rapid pace of technological obsolescence in modern computing.
NYC Slang
dead component, fossil hardware, dinosaur part
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obsolete componentlegacy componentdeprecated componentaging componentworn-out component
Antonyms / Antônimos
modern componentupdated componentcutting-edge componentcurrent componentstate-of-the-art component

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
componente obsoleto
Most common and formal usage in technical contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
peça ultrapassada
Colloquial alternative, more informal
São Paulo
componente velho
More colloquial, used in casual technical discussions
Portugal
componente desatualizado
Preferred in European Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

obsolescencehardwaresoftwareupgradecompatibilitydeprecationlegacy system

Related Idioms & Phrases

a relic of the past
behind the times
past its prime
old hat
fit for the scrap heap
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