obsolete
ˌɒbsəˈliːt
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Definition of obsolete - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
not currentnot used anymore or replaced by something better
  • This technology is obsolete in modern offices.
antiquated outdated outmoded
2.
languageTECH.of a term or word, no longer currentTECH.
  • 'Thou' is considered an obsolete form of 'you'..
archaic dated old-fashioned
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Origin of obsolete

Latin, obsoletus (worn out)

Terms with obsolete included in their meaning

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obsolete
no longer in operation or being used
obsolete
no longer current or valid
gov.
expiration
become invalid or obsolete
failure
doomed to fail or become obsolete
obsolete
no longer in use or fashion
decline
becoming obsolete or less popular
outdated technology
very old or obsolete technology
obsolete
something that no longer exists or is used

Examples of obsolete in a sentence

  • That regulation is obsolete and rarely enforced.
  • The term 'whilst' is now considered obsolete.
  • Many obsolete words are found in old literature.

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  1. French:obsolète, ...
  2. German:veraltet, ...
  3. Italian:obsoleto, desueto, ...
  4. Spanish:obsoleto, ...
  5. Portuguese:obsoleto, ...
  6. Chinese:过时的, 不再使用的, ...
  7. Japanese:時代遅れ, 古語の, ...
  8. Arabic:بائد, عَتِيق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיוּשָׁן, מְיוּשָׁן, ...
  10. Russian:устаревший, архаичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:застарілий, ...
  12. Hindi:अप्रचलित, पुराना, ...
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