obsoleted

ob·so·lete

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet]
- /ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet]
- /ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlit/

Definitions of obsoleted word

adjective obsoleted no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression. 1
adjective obsoleted of a discarded or outmoded type; out of date: an obsolete battleship. 1
adjective obsoleted (of a linguistic form) no longer in use, especially, out of use for at least the past century. Compare archaic. 1
adjective obsoleted effaced by wearing down or away. 1
adjective obsoleted 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 obsoleted to make obsolete by replacing with something newer or better; antiquate: Automation has obsoleted many factory workers. 1

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Origin of obsoleted

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 Obsoleted

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exclamation

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obsoleted 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.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

obsoleted usage trend in Literature

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