obsolete

The definition of obsolete is something that is no longer being used or is out of date.

(adjective)

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

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See obsolete in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. no longer in use or practice; discarded
  2. no longer in fashion; out-of-date; passé
  3. 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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See obsolete in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. No longer in use: an obsolete word.
  2. Outmoded in design, style, or construction: an obsolete locomotive.
  3. 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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Related Forms:

  • obˌso·leteˈly adverb
  • obˌso·leteˈness noun
  • obˈso·letˌism noun

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