Definition of Obsolite

Definition of Obsolite

Ob"so*lete (?), a. [L. obsoletus, p. p. of obsolescere. See Obsolescent.] 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. (Biol.) Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.

Syn. -- Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused; neglected. See Ancient.

Ob"so*lete, v. i. To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

OBSOLETE, adj. No longer used by the timid. Said chiefly of words.
A word which some lexicographer has marked obsolete is ever thereafter
an object of dread and loathing to the fool writer, but if it is a
good word and has no exact modern equivalent equally good, it is good
enough for the good writer. Indeed, a writer's attitude toward
"obsolete" words is as true a measure of his literary ability as
anything except the character of his work. A dictionary of obsolete
and obsolescent words would not only be singularly rich in strong and
sweet parts of speech; it would add large possessions to the
vocabulary of every competent writer who might not happen to be a
competent reader.

- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject). Often applied to words, writings, or observances.
(biology) Imperfectly developed; not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; abortive.
(computer hardware or software) No longer used, developed, sold, or supported -- primarily due to a preferred or recommended replacement. The connotation is that the subject is so old that it is essentially worthless.
(active) To perform some action that causes, or attempts to cause, the subject to become obsolete.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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