deprecated
- adjective
- /ˈdɛprɪkeɪtɪd/
- This software feature is deprecated and will be removed in the next update.
Examples
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Using deprecated methods can cause compatibility issues in your code.
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The manual warns that the command is deprecated and should be avoided.
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This method is deprecated.
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The old software version is deprecated.
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This software feature is deprecated and will be removed in the next update.
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Using deprecated methods can cause compatibility issues in your code.
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The manual warns that the command is deprecated and should be avoided.
Synonyms
No longer used or made because something newer replaces it
No longer useful or fashionable because it is old
No longer current or in use
Not a good idea because it may cause harm or trouble
Old and no longer useful or accepted today
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
Deprecated comes from Latin parts de- 'away' and precari 'to pray', where people once used it to mean 'ask that something be removed'. So a deprecated feature is something people want to take away, which is why it is not recommended.