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OBSOLETE

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Dictionary entry overview: What does obsolete mean?

• OBSOLETE (adjective)
The adjective OBSOLETE has 2 senses:

1. old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable
2. no longer in use

Familiarity information: OBSOLETE used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• OBSOLETE (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable

Synonyms:

obsolete; out-of-date; outdated; superannuated

Context examples:

obsolete words / an obsolete locomotive / outdated equipment / superannuated laws / out-of-date ideas

Similar:

noncurrent (not current or belonging to the present time)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

No longer in use

Synonyms:

disused; obsolete

Context example:

obsolete words

Similar:

noncurrent (not current or belonging to the present time)

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