obsolete — no longer in use; outdated or antiquated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: no longer in use; outdated or antiquated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/
Korean meaning: 더 이상 사용되지 않는, 시대에 뒤떨어진
Korean pronunciation: 압-써-리트 (강세: 리트)
Example Sentences
- My grandfather still uses an obsolete flip phone while everyone else has smartphones.
- CD players became obsolete when streaming services took over the music industry.
- The teacher's obsolete teaching methods made students fall asleep faster than a lullaby.
obsolete
ADJECTIVE//ˌɑːbsəˈliːt//
no longer in use; outdated or antiquated
Old computer no longer useful
Delete the obsolete to make cleanup complete!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'obsoletus', the past participle of 'obsolescere', meaning 'to wear out' or 'to grow old'. The root relates to 'solere' meaning 'to be accustomed' or 'to wear away'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather still uses an obsolete flip phone while everyone else has smartphones.”
“CD players became obsolete when streaming services took over the music industry.”
“The teacher's obsolete teaching methods made students fall asleep faster than a lullaby.”
“Many traditional skills are becoming obsolete in our digital world.”
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