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obsolete

UK
/ˈɒbsəliːt/
US
/ˈɑːbsəˌlit/

Translations

obsoleteadjective
more obsolete
Comp.
most obsolete
Super.
UK
/ˈɒbsəliːt/
US
/ˈɑːbsəˌlit/
The company decided to replace the obsolete equipment with more modern technology.
L’entreprise a décidé de remplacer le matériel obsolète par une technologie plus moderne.
Additional translations
démodéSe dit surtout d’un style, d’une mode ou d’un usage.
rudimentaireBiologie.
Synonyms
outdated
antiquated
old-fashioned
defunct
no longer in use
superannuated
archaic
outmoded
Antonyms
current
modern
new
up-to-date
obsoleteverb
obsoleted
Past Simple
obsoleted
Past Participle
obsoleting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɒb.sə.liːt/
US
/ˌɑːb.səˈliːt/
obsolétiserEmploi technique.
The rapid advancement of technology can obsolete older devices within a few years.
L’avancée rapide de la technologie peut obsolétiser d’anciens appareils en quelques années.
Synonyms
supersede
outdate
antiquate
displace
supplant
render obsolete

Definitions

obsoleteadjective
No longer in use or no longer useful; out of date.
The company decided to replace the obsolete equipment with more modern technology.
Of a style or method that is no longer current or fashionable.
Her wardrobe was filled with obsolete fashion trends from the 1980s.
Biology: Of an organ or structure, imperfectly developed or rudimentary.
In some cave-dwelling species, the eyes are obsolete.
obsoleteverb
To cause (something) to become outdated or no longer used.
The rapid advancement of technology can obsolete older devices within a few years.
(intransitive) To fall into disuse; to become outdated or no longer employed.
Many manufacturing techniques quickly obsolete as new technologies emerge.
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