überholt
Translation
outdated, obsolete, outmoded
Examples
Diese Technologie ist völlig überholt.
This technology is completely outdated.
Seine Ansichten sind leider überholt.
Unfortunately, his views are outdated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is outdated Something is outdated This technology is outdated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: veraltet, altmodisch; Antonyms: modern, aktuell
Etymology
From 'über-' (over) and 'holen' (to fetch). It's the past participle of 'überholen' (to overtake). Something that has been overtaken is now behind the times.
Memory Tips
Picture a fast, modern car 'overtaking' ('überholen') a slow, old-fashioned one, which is now 'überholt' (outdated).