Deprecated

Quick meaning: Deprecated is an adjective meaning Strongly disapproved of.

Meaning

Strongly disapproved of.

More Meanings

1. Belittled; insulted.
2. (computing) Said of a function or feature planned to be phased out, but still available for use.
3. simple past and past participle of deprecate

Example Sentences

Note that deprecated functions are not removed yet.

Foo() has been deprecated; it outputs a debug message and then calls Foo2()

A deprecated element or attribute is one that has been outdated by newer constructs.

Just because an element or attribute is deprecated doesn't mean that it can't be used on a webpage.

Synonyms for deprecated

Depending on context, synonyms include legacy, obsolescent, obsolete, condemned, disfavored, anachronistic.

Antonyms for deprecated

Common opposites include current, praised.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include slighting, belittling, deprecative, depreciative, depreciatory, uncomplimentary.

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