Obsoletely: meaning, definitions and examples
🕰️
obsoletely
[ əbˈsəʊlətli ]
intensifier, degree
The word 'obsoletely' is used to emphasize that something is completely outdated or no longer in use. It is often employed in contexts where something has lost its relevance or usefulness over time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This technology has become obsoletely compared to current standards.
- His methods were obsoletely described in the manual.
- The software is obsoletely redundant in modern applications.
Translations
Translations of the word "obsoletely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obsoletamente
🇮🇳 पुरानी तरह से
🇩🇪 veraltet
🇮🇩 secara ketinggalan jaman
🇺🇦 застаріло
🇵🇱 przestarzałe
🇯🇵 時代遅れに
🇫🇷 de manière obsolète
🇪🇸 de manera obsoleta
🇹🇷 eski bir şekilde
🇰🇷 구식으로
🇸🇦 بطريقة عتيقة
🇨🇿 zastarale
🇸🇰 zastaralo
🇨🇳 过时地
🇸🇮 zastarelo
🇮🇸 úrelt
🇰🇿 ескі тәсілмен
🇬🇪 ძველმოდურად
🇦🇿 köhnə şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera obsoleta
Etymology
The term 'obsoletely' derives from the adjective 'obsolete', which originates from the Latin word 'obsoletus', meaning 'worn out, old-fashioned, or no longer in use'. The prefix 'ob-' means 'away' or 'off', while 'solere' means 'to be accustomed to'. The word evolved over time to convey the idea of something being out of date or no longer relevant. It is commonly used in discussions about technology, fashion, and processes that have been replaced by newer, more efficient alternatives. As language evolves, so do the meanings of words, and 'obsoletely' has emerged to provide a clearer expression of total obsolescence.