What does deprecated mean?
Deprecated means Strongly disapproved of..
Deprecated
/ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪ.tɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
Strongly disapproved of..
Definitions by Sense
- Strongly disapproved of.
- Belittled; insulted.
- (computing) Said of a function or feature planned to be phased out, but still available for use.
- simple past and past participle of deprecate
Example Sentences
But much more to be deprecated than all the particular departures from idiom already mentioned is the growing notion that every monosyllabic adjective, if an adverb is to be made of it, must have a -ly clapped on to it to proclaim the fact.
Foo() has been deprecated; it outputs a debug message and then calls Foo2()
Note that deprecated functions are not removed yet.
A deprecated element or attribute is one that has been outdated by newer constructs.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
Antonyms for deprecated
Related Words
Word Forms
- more deprecated
- most deprecated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deprecated?
Common synonyms include legacy, obsolescent, obsolete, on its way out.
What is the opposite of deprecated?
Possible antonyms include current, praised.
How do you use deprecated in a sentence?
But much more to be deprecated than all the particular departures from idiom already mentioned is the growing notion that every monosyllabic adjective, if an adverb is to be made of it, must have a -ly clapped on to it to proclaim the fact.
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