Obsolete: meaning, definitions and examples

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obsolete

 

[ หˆษ’bsษ™liหt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

technology

No longer in use or no longer current. Refers to something that has been replaced by newer technology or methods.

Synonyms

antiquated, archaic, deprecated, outdated

Examples of usage

  • The floppy disk is now considered obsolete in the age of USB drives.
  • Many people still use obsolete software that is no longer supported.
Context #2 | Adjective

language

No longer in general use; fallen into disuse. Refers to words, phrases, or expressions that are no longer commonly used in everyday language.

Synonyms

antiquated, archaic, disused, outdated

Examples of usage

  • Thou and thee are obsolete pronouns in modern English.
  • Some Shakespearean words have become obsolete in contemporary language.

Translations

Translations of the word "obsolete" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obsoleto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคšเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช veraltet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ usang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัั‚ะฐั€ั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przestarzaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ™‚ไปฃ้…ใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obsolรจte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obsoleto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eskimiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์‹์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zastaralรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zastaranรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡ๆ—ถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zastarel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบreltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบั–ั€ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถhnษ™lmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obsoleto

Etymology

The word 'obsolete' originates from the Latin 'obsolescere', meaning 'to fall into disuse'. The concept of obsolescence has been prevalent throughout history, particularly in technology and language. As society progresses, old technologies and words become obsolete as they are replaced by newer innovations and linguistic trends. Understanding obsolescence is crucial for adapting to changes and embracing advancements in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,683 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.