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Definition of Obsolete

1. Adjective. No longer in use. "Obsolete words"

Definition of Obsolete

1. a. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances.

2. v. i. To become obsolete; to go out of use.

Definition of Obsolete

1. Adjective. (context: of words, equipment, etc.) no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject). ¹

2. Adjective. (biology) Imperfectly developed; not very distinct. ¹

3. Verb. (American English) [ Oxford Dictionary] To perform some action that causes, or attempts to cause, something to become obsolete. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Obsolete

1. to make out-of-date [v -LETED, -LETING, -LETES]

Medical Definition of Obsolete

1. 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. Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive. Synonym: Ancient, antiquated, old-fashioned, antique, old, disused, neglected. See Ancient. Origin: L. Obsoletus, p.p. Of obsolescere. See Obsolescent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obsolete

Literary usage of Obsolete

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. United States Statutes at Large: Containing the Laws and Concurrent by United States (1850)
"(obsolete.) Jan. 11, 1814 93 Direct Taxes. An act to amend the seventh ... (obsolete.) Jan. 27, 1814 94 An additional Judge in the Missouri Territory. ..."

2. Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Samuel Thurber (1896)
"The word other is frequently used by the poet in ways now obsolete. With this instance compare Ham. i, 1, 108; Oth. iv, 2, 13. See also Mac. i, 3, 14; Lear, ..."

3. A History of English Law by William Searle Holdsworth, John Burke (1903)
"The criminal jurisdiction of the House of Lords falls under two heads—the obsolete jurisdiction and the jurisdiction now existing. The obsolete jurisdiction ..."

4. A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are Deduced from ...by Samuel Johnson by Samuel Johnson (1805)
"obsolete. nave approved their virtues. ... obsolete. GRA'CIOUSLY. ad-v. [from gracious.] i. Kindly; with kind condescension. Our women's names are more ..."

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