Obsolete

Pronunciation: /ˈɑbsəˌliːt/

Definitions of obsolete

adjective no longer in use or no longer useful; outdated or outmoded

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother's rotary phone is now obsolete.

A2 CD players are becoming obsolete as more people switch to streaming music.

B1 The company decided to upgrade their software because the current version was becoming obsolete.

B2 The technology used in this device is already considered obsolete by industry standards.

C1 The practice of sending faxes has become obsolete in most modern offices.

C2 The company's decision to continue using obsolete technology ultimately led to their downfall.

Examples of obsolete in a Sentence

formal The old software system became obsolete after the new update was released.

informal Nobody uses CDs anymore, they're practically obsolete.

slang Flip phones are so obsolete now, everyone has smartphones.

figurative His traditional way of thinking is becoming obsolete in today's fast-paced world.

Grammatical Forms of obsolete

• past tense: obsoleted
• plural: obsoletes
• comparative: more obsolete
• superlative: most obsolete
• present tense: obsolete
• future tense: will be obsolete
• perfect tense: has/have been obsolete
• continuous tense: is being obsolete
• singular: obsolete
• positive degree: obsolete
• infinitive: to obsolete
• gerund: obsoleting
• participle: obsolete

Origin and Evolution of obsolete

First Known Use: 1450 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'obsolete' originated from the Latin word 'obsoletus', which means 'grown old, worn out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'obsolete' has come to signify something that is no longer in use or outdated, rather than just grown old or worn out.