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obsolete

[ˌɒbsəˈliːt]

obsolete Definition

  • 1no longer produced or used; out of date
  • 2outmoded in design, style, or construction

Using obsolete: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obsolete" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The technology is now obsolete.

  • Example

    The company's business model has become obsolete.

  • Example

    The typewriter is an obsolete machine.

  • Example

    The practice of using leeches for medical treatment is now obsolete.

obsolete Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for obsolete

Antonyms for obsolete

Phrases with obsolete

  • technology that is no longer used or produced because it has been replaced by newer and better technology

    Example

    The museum has a collection of obsolete technology, including old computers and telephones.

  • a language that is no longer spoken or used in everyday communication

    Example

    Latin is an obsolete language that is still studied by scholars and used in some religious ceremonies.

  • equipment that is no longer used or produced because it has been replaced by newer and better equipment

    Example

    The factory had to replace its obsolete equipment with new machines to increase production.

Origins of obsolete

from Latin 'obsoletus', meaning 'grown old, worn out'

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Summary: obsolete in Brief

The term 'obsolete' [ˌɒbsəˈliːt] refers to something that is no longer produced or used, or out of date. It can describe anything from technology to language, as in 'The typewriter is an obsolete machine.' 'Obsolete' is often paired with synonyms like 'outdated' and 'archaic,' and antonyms like 'modern' and 'up-to-date.'

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