obsolete
UK: ˈɒbsəliːt | US: ˌɑːbsəˈliːt
adj. no longer in use or outdated
adj. (of a part or feature) rudimentary or vestigial due to evolutionary changes
vt. to make something obsolete or replace it
obsolete = ob<against> + solete<accustomed>
- ob (Latin origin, meaning "against" or "in the way")
- solete (from Latin solere, meaning "to be accustomed" or "to use regularly")
Etymology Origin:
The word "obsolete" originates from Latin obsolescere, meaning "to fall into disuse." The prefix ob- implies opposition or negation, while -solete derives from solere, referring to habitual use. Over time, the term evolved to describe things that are no longer in regular use, emphasizing a shift from familiarity to abandonment.
Floppy disks have become obsolete in modern computing.
The company phased out the obsolete machinery to improve efficiency.
Some biological traits are considered obsolete in humans.
Digital streaming has rendered DVDs nearly obsolete.
The software update will obsolete the older version.