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Meaning of obsolete
No longer needed or used because something newer or better has been developed.
Etymology of obsolete
The word "obsolete" comes from the Latin "obsoletus", which is the past participle of "obsolescere", meaning "to fall out of use" or "to become worn out". This Latin term is derived from "ob-" (meaning "toward" or "against") and "solescere" (meaning "to grow old" or "to become worn out").
Synonyms
outdated
archaic
antiquated
obsolete
extinct
defunct
disused
abandoned
superseded
outdated
outmoded
outdated
antiquated
fossilized
mothballed
outdated
outworn
passé
outdated
bygone
outdated
out-of-date
outdated
old-fashioned
outdated
outdated
quaint
outdated
relic
outdated
rusty
outdated
vintage
outdated
worn out
outdated
decayed
outdated
antiquated
outdated
retired
outdated
discarded
Definitions
- No longer needed or used because something newer or better has been developed
- No longer in use or practice, having been replaced by something newer or more effective
- (of a word, phrase, or language) no longer in use, having fallen out of fashion or been replaced by something newer
Usage Examples
- The old computer is now obsolete and needs to be replaced.
- The company's obsolete manufacturing equipment is being sold at an auction.
- The doctor warned that the obsolete medical procedure was no longer effective and could be harmful.
Antonyms
modern
current
up-to-date
contemporary
new
newest
latest
state-of-the-art
cutting-edge
innovative
pioneering
avant-garde
fashionable
trendy
popular
in-vogue
stylish
chic
modernized
updated
renewed
restored
revived
rejuvenated
refreshed