Meaning & Definition of word "Obsolete"

Obsolete

/ˈɒbsəˌliːt/

1. no longer produced or used; out of date.
- Example: The machine became obsolete after the new model was introduced.
2. out of date, no longer in use.
- Example: With the rise of digital music, CDs have become largely obsolete.
3. a term or concept that is no longer common or accepted.
- Example: In today’s fast-paced technology environment, some programming languages are now considered obsolete.
4. characterized by being outdated or outdated in style.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Old-school

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

Meaning: Dinosaur

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