Definition of Obsolete

1. Adjective. No longer in use. "Obsolete words"

Exact synonyms: Disused
Similar to: Noncurrent
Derivative terms: Obsoleteness

Definition of Obsolete

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

2. v. i. To become obsolete; to go out of use.

Definition of Obsolete

1. Adjective. (context: of words, equipment, etc.) no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject). ¹

2. Adjective. (biology) Imperfectly developed; not very distinct. ¹

3. Verb. (American English) [ Oxford Dictionary] To perform some action that causes, or attempts to cause, something to become obsolete. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Obsolete

1. to make out-of-date [v -LETED, -LETING, -LETES]

Medical Definition of Obsolete

1. 1. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances. 2. Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive. Synonym: Ancient, antiquated, old-fashioned, antique, old, disused, neglected. See Ancient. Origin: L. Obsoletus, p.p. Of obsolescere. See Obsolescent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obsolete

obsign
obsignation
obsignations
obsignatory
obsigned
obsigning
obsigns
obsolesce
obsolesced
obsolescence
obsolescences
obsolescent
obsolescently
obsolesces
obsolescing
obsolete (current term)
obsoleted
obsoletely
obsoleteness
obsoletenesses
obsoletes
obsoleting
obsoletion
obsoletism
obsoletisms
obstacle
obstacle-ridden
obstacle race
obstacle sense
obstacles

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