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obsolete

The correct spelling is obsolete.

How to pronounce obsolete

/ˈɒbsəliːt/
adjective

IPA: /ˈɒbsəliːt/

Say it like: Obs-ole-te

The correct spelling is obsolete. (of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject). For example: "It is speculated that, within a few years, the Internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete."

Usage Examples

It is speculated that, within a few years, the Internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete.

This software component has been obsoleted.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.(of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).
  2. 2.Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.

verb

  1. 1.To cause to become obsolete.

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