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obsolete
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obsolete
(adjective)
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obsolete
/ˌɑːbsə
ˈ
liːt/
adjective
obsolete
/ˌɑːbsə
ˈ
liːt/
adjective
Learner's definition of OBSOLETE
1
:
no longer used because something newer exists
obsolete
[=
outdated
] computers
The system was made/rendered
obsolete
by their invention.
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replaced by something newer
obsolete
mills and factories
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no longer used by anyone
an
obsolete
word
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