Obsolete

/ˈɒbsəˌliːt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

no longer produced or used; out of date.

The machine became obsolete after the new model was introduced.

out of date, no longer in use.

With the rise of digital music, CDs have become largely obsolete.

a term or concept that is no longer common or accepted.

In today’s fast-paced technology environment, some programming languages are now considered obsolete.

characterized by being outdated or outdated in style.

Her old-fashioned beliefs seemed obsolete in modern society.

From Latin 'obsoletus' meaning 'worn away, neglected, forgotten'

out with the old, in with the new

The idea of replacing old things with new ones, especially in fashion or technology.

no longer relevant

Describes something that has lost its importance or applicability.

stuck in the past

Referring to someone or something that clings to old ideas or practices.

antiquity

The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

relic

An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.

deprecated

Discouraged in favor of another, usually more modern option.

Old-school

That phone is so old-school, it's practically obsolete.

Dinosaur

He's like a dinosaur in the tech world; his ideas are totally obsolete.