Word: downdate
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: down
date
Definition: To alter, degrade or downgrade to an earlier or worse version, especially when it was intended to update.
Morphemes:
Affix: down-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: de-emphasis.
Affix: date
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make or become old, especially in such a way as to fall out of fashion, become less appealing or attractive, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: datus
Language: la
Decoded: datus
Meaning: given