Antiquating

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. The process of causing something to become obsolete involves making it less relevant or functional as newer options arise
2. This refers to the act of making items or concepts outdated, thus diminishing their practical value or significance
3. The action of rendering something outdated occurs when it loses its relevance or utility due to advancements or changes in preference

Etymology: The most surprising thing about this word is that its Latin ancestor meant almost the reverse of its modern sense. The Latin "antiquo" meant "to make old" but also "to restore to a pristine state," so the same root could describe ageing something or returning it to its original condition. English kept the core idea of age and dropped the restorative sense, so "antiquate" now means to render something obsolete or out of use. "Antiquate" comes from the past participle "antiquatus" of that Latin verb, with the English verb-forming suffix "-ate" added. The verb is a relatively modest English formation built on the Latin stem "antiquus," meaning "old" or "ancient," which is also the source of "antique." The present participle "antiquating" simply describes the ongoing process of rendering something obsolete.

Synonyms: dilapidating, decrepitating

Antonyms: modernizing, upgrading