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outdated form

[/aʊtˈdeɪtɪd fɔːrm/]
nounpl: outdated forms
forma desatualizada
1. A version of something, especially language, a document, or a procedure, that is no longer current or in common use
The old spelling is now considered an outdated form.
A ortografia antiga agora é considerada uma forma desatualizada.
2. A grammatical or linguistic structure that is no longer used in modern language
Thou art is an outdated form of modern English.
Thou art é uma forma desatualizada do inglês moderno.
Synonyms
archaic formobsolete formold-fashioned formantiquated formdeprecated form
Antonyms
modern formcurrent formupdated formcontemporary form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma desatualizada
standard usage
Portugal
forma obsoleta
also commonly used in Portugal
General
forma arcaica
emphasizes historical or linguistic obsolescence

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thing of the past
old hat
go the way of the dodo
out of date
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