noun
- The plural of outdatedness; the quality or state of being outdated or no longer current or relevant.
Usage: Formal; typically used in academic or technical contexts.; Rarely used in singular form; plural form is more common when discussing multiple instances or aspects of being outdated.
Examples
- The outdatednesses of various software systems required a complete infrastructure overhaul.
- Critics pointed to the outdatednesses of the building codes in the older neighborhoods.
- The report examined the outdatednesses of traditional manufacturing methods compared to modern automation.
- Despite the outdatednesses of the equipment, the team managed to complete the project on time.
- The outdatednesses evident in the curriculum prompted calls for educational reform.