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December 06, 2020 Word of the Day

obsolete /ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/ adjective
obsolete
/ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/
adjective
Obsolete computers
Obsolete computers
Definition of OBSOLETE

1 : no longer used because something newer exists

  • obsolete [=outdated] computers

  • The system was made/rendered obsolete by their invention.

: replaced by something newer

  • obsolete mills and factories

2 : no longer used by anyone

  • an obsolete word

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