Hypertext Webster Gateway: "obsolete"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Obsolete \Ob"so*lete\, a. [L. obsoletus, p. p. of obsolescere.
See {Obsolescent}.]
1. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected;
as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied
chiefly to words, writings, or observances.

2. (Biol.) Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental;
imperfectly developed; abortive.

Syn: Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old;
disused; neglected. See {Ancient}.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Obsolete \Ob"so*lete\, v. i.
To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] --Fitzed. Hall.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

obsolete
adj 1: old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; "obsolete
words"; "an obsolete locomotive"; "outdated
equipment"; "superannuated laws"; "out-of-date ideas"
[syn: {outdated}, {out-of-date}, {superannuated}]
2: no longer in use; "obsolete words" [syn: {disused}]


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