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OBSOLETE

(adj.sat, adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Obsolete.

How to pronounce obsolete:

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Obsolete - as an adjective satellite

No longer in use

Example: "Obsolete words"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disused

Old; no longer valid or fashionable

Example: "Obsolete words"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
out-of-dateoutdatedsuperannuated

Obsolete - as an adjective

(of words, equipment, etc.) no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).

Example: "It is speculated that, within a few years, the internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete."

Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.

Obsolete - as a verb

To cause to become obsolete.

Example: "This software component has been obsoleted."

Example Sentences

"Email has made traditional mail largely obsolete."
"The typewriter is now an obsolete piece of technology."
"Many people consider cursive handwriting to be obsolete."
"VHS tapes are obsolete in the age of streaming."
"Landline phones are becoming increasingly obsolete."
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Word Game Points

Is OBSOLETE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obsolete is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBSOLETE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is OBSOLETE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obsolete is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBSOLETE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is OBSOLETE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obsolete is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBSOLETE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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