obsolete — no longer in use; outdated or antiquated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: no longer in use; outdated or antiquated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/
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no longer in use; outdated or antiquated
Next to the glowing new laptop, the dusty, broken typewriter looked completely obsolete.
OB(obstacle) + SOLE(shoe bottom) — his flapping, broken shoe SOLE became an OBstacle, proving the boots were completely obsolete.
Because the massive old computer was incredibly obsolete, the worker pressed the red button to permanently delete it.
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🎤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'.
Breakdown
ob- (against, toward) + soletus (worn out, from solere meaning to wear/grow old) = obsolete (worn out, no longer in use)
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📝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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