obsolete
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səˈlit, ˈɒb adjective
1.
no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression.
2.
of a discarded or outmoded type; out of date: an obsolete battleship.
3.
(of a linguistic form) no longer in use, especially, out of use for at least the past century. Compare archaic.
4.
effaced by wearing down or away.
5.
Biology. imperfectly developed or rudimentary in comparison with the corresponding character in other individuals, as of the opposite sex or of a related species.
verb (used with object)
6.
to make obsolete by replacing with something newer or better; antiquate: Automation has obsoleted many factory workers.
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Origin:
1570–80; < Latin obsolētus, past participle of obsolēscere to fall into disuse, perhaps equivalent to ob- ob- + sol(ēre) to be accustomed to + -ēscere -esce
1570–80; < Latin obsolētus, past participle of obsolēscere to fall into disuse, perhaps equivalent to ob- ob- + sol(ēre) to be accustomed to + -ēscere -esce
Related forms
ob·so·lete·ly, adverb
ob·so·lete·ness, noun
non·ob·so·lete, adjective
sub·ob·so·lete, adjective
sub·ob·so·lete·ly, adverb
Synonyms
2. antiquated, ancient, old.
2. antiquated, ancient, old.
Antonyms
1, 2. new, modern.
1, 2. new, modern.
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obsolete (ˈɒbsəˌliːt, ˌɒbsəˈliːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | out of use or practice; not current |
| 2. | out of date; unfashionable or outmoded |
| 3. | biology (of parts, organs, etc) vestigial; rudimentary |
| [C16: from Latin obsolētus worn out, past participle of obsolēre (unattested), from ob- opposite to + solēre to be used] | |
| usage The word obsoleteness is hardly ever used, obsolescence standing as the noun form for both obsolete and obsolescent | |
| 'obsoletely | |
| —adv | |
| 'obsoleteness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
obsolete
1570s, from L. obsoletus "grown old, worn out," pp. of obsolescere "fall into disuse," probably from ob "away" + solere "to be used to, be accustomed."
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Example sentences
They are a parody of the minimalist doctrine that all painting had become obsolete.
Old strategies become obsolete and new ones are called for.
There may be a lot of interesting obsolete instructions hidden in our genes.
Because of the accelerated pace, the impression spreads that anything more than a few years old is obsolete.
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