Definitions for obsolete
ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlitob·so·lete

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disused, obsoleteadjective

   no longer in use

   "obsolete words"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. obsoleteverb

   To perform some action that causes, or attempts to cause, something to become obsolete.

2. obsoleteadjective

   no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).

   In several years, it is speculated that the Internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete.

3. obsoleteadjective

   Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.

4. Etymology: From obsoletus, past participle of obsolescere; see obsolesce.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. OBSOLETEadjective

   Worn out of use; disused; unfashionable.

   Etymology: obsoletus, Lat.

   Obsolete words may be laudably revived, when either they are more sounding, or more significant than those in practice. John Dryden, Juvenal Ded.

   What if there be an old dormant statute or two against him, are they not now obsolete? Jonathan Swift.

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1. obsolete

   Obsolete refers to something that is no longer produced, used, or considered useful or relevant because it has been replaced by something newer and more modern. It typically refers to old technology, systems, products, or ideas that have been phased out.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Obsoleteadjective

   no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances

2. Obsoleteadjective

   not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive

3. Obsoleteverb

   to become obsolete; to go out of use

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1. Obsolete

   Obsolete is the third studio album by American industrial metal band Fear Factory, released on July 28, 1998. Conceptually, it is a sequel to 1995's Demanufacture. With the success of its fourth single, "Cars," a Gary Numan cover, Obsolete would break Fear Factory into the mainstream and remain their highest selling album.

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1. Obsolete

   Obsolescent vs. Obsolete -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Obsolescent and Obsolete.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Obsolete

   nearly or entirely lost: inconspicuous.

How to pronounce obsolete?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say obsolete in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of obsolete in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of obsolete in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of obsolete in a Sentence

1. Betty Naomi Friedan:

   If divorce has increased by one thousand percent, don't blame the women's movement. Blame the obsolete sex roles on which our marriages were based.

2. United States:

   No one should ever doubt United States in meeting its commitments to the mutual defense of the NATO alliance, unfortunately, this motion has become necessary because some of our closest allies have come to question the United States commitment to collective self-defense. President Donald Trump on Tuesday has at times called the alliance' obsolete.' Our allies are starting to wonder whether they can rely on United States to come to their defense in a crisis.

3. Kendra Armstrong:

   It’s absolutely ludicrous to make the term mother and father obsolete, quite frankly, the terms ‘ Parent 1 ’ and ‘ Parent 2 ’ seem more offensive than mother and father. It’s implying that one parent is the first parent and the other parent is secondary.

4. Richard Buckminster Fuller:

   Either war is obsolete or men are.

5. Henry J. Tillman:

   The saying "Getting there is half the fun" became obsolete with the advent of commercial airlines.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=obsolete
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Obsolete
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=obsolete
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obsolete
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=obsolete
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=obsolete