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abandonware

[ uh-ban-duhn-wair ]

noun

  1. old or outdated software for which the publisher has discontinued updates, technical support, or distribution:

    This Japanese RPG is so old it’s technically abandonware, but I still love playing it.

abandonware

/ əˈbændənˌwɛə /

noun

  1. computer software which is no longer sold or supported by its publisher

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Word History and Origins

Origin of abandonware1

First recorded in 2000–05; abandon ( def ) + -ware ( def )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of abandonware1

C20: from abandon + ( soft ) ware

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