non-obsolete

non--ob·so·lete

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlit/

Definitions of non-obsolete word

adjective non-obsolete no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression. 1
adjective non-obsolete of a discarded or outmoded type; out of date: an obsolete battleship. 1
adjective non-obsolete (of a linguistic form) no longer in use, especially, out of use for at least the past century. Compare archaic. 1
adjective non-obsolete effaced by wearing down or away. 1
adjective non-obsolete Biology. imperfectly developed or rudimentary in comparison with the corresponding character in other individuals, as of the opposite sex or of a related species. 1
verb with object non-obsolete to make obsolete by replacing with something newer or better; antiquate: Automation has obsoleted many factory workers. 1

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Origin of non-obsolete

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < Latin obsolētus, past participle of obsolēscere to fall into disuse, perhaps equivalent to ob- ob- + sol(ēre) to be accustomed to + -ēscere -esce

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Parts of speech for Non-obsolete

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non-obsolete popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".