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- [ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet]
- /ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlit/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet]
- /ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlit/
Definitions of obsoletely word
- adjective obsoletely no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression. 1
- adjective obsoletely of a discarded or outmoded type; out of date: an obsolete battleship. 1
- adjective obsoletely (of a linguistic form) no longer in use, especially, out of use for at least the past century. Compare archaic. 1
- adjective obsoletely effaced by wearing down or away. 1
- adjective obsoletely 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 obsoletely to make obsolete by replacing with something newer or better; antiquate: Automation has obsoleted many factory workers. 1
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Origin of obsoletely
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 Obsoletely
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determiner
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obsoletely 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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adverb obsoletely
- anachronistically — In an anachronistic manner; in the manner of an anachronism.
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