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The definition of obsolete is something that is no longer being used or is out of date.

(adjective)

An example of obsolete is the vcr.
An example of obsolete is a Sony Walkman.

See obsolete in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

no longer in use or practice; discarded
no longer in fashion; out-of-date; passé
Biol. rudimentary or poorly developed as compared with its counterpart in other individuals of a related species, the opposite sex, etc.; vestigial: said of an organ, etc.

Origin: L obsoletus, pp. of obsolescere, to go out of use < ob- (see ob-) + *-solescere (< exolescere, to grow out of use < ex-, ex- + ? alescere, to increase: see adolescent)

transitive verb obsoleted, obsoleting

to make obsolete, as by replacing with something newer

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obsoletely adverb
obsoleteness noun

See obsolete in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

No longer in use: an obsolete word.
Outmoded in design, style, or construction: an obsolete locomotive.
Biology Vestigial or imperfectly developed, especially in comparison with other individuals or related species; not clearly marked or seen; indistinct. Used of an organ or other part of an animal or plant.

transitive verb ob·so·let·ed, ob·so·let·ing, ob·so·letes

To cause to become obsolete.

Origin:

Origin: Latin obsolētus

Origin: , past participle of obsolēscere, to fall into disuse; see obsolescent

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