obsolete

/ˈɒbsəliːt/
adjectiveIntermediate
general

No longer in use or no longer useful because of being replaced by something newer or better

The company stopped producing obsolete models of its phones.

The company no longer manufactures outdated phone models.

His ideas about technology are obsolete in today's fast-paced world.

His views on technology are outdated in the rapidly changing modern world.

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Often used to describe technology, products, or practices that have been replaced by newer versions.

Collocations

become obsoleteto no longer be in usemake obsoleteto cause something to become outdatedobsolete technologyoutdated technology

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💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'obsolete' to describe things that are no longer in use or relevant, especially in technology and business contexts.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'obsolētus', past participle of 'obsolēscere' meaning 'to fall into disuse', from 'ob-' (against) + 'solēre' (to be accustomed).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in contexts related to technology, products, or practices that are no longer relevant or useful.

Word Breakdown

ob-
against
prefix
+
-sol-
accustomed
root
+
-ete
past participle suffix
suffix
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