obsolete
Pronunciation: [ˌɑːb.səˈliːt]
Word
Context: “technology”
(adjective) when something is no longer used or not relevant anymore because there are better or newer options. It's like having old toys that nobody plays with anymore because new ones are more fun.
Example
Many people believe that flip phones are now obsolete because smartphones are so much better.
Example
The classic cartoon is not considered obsolete; kids still enjoy it today.
Example
Do you think printed maps will become obsolete with the rise of GPS technology?
Context: “language”
(adjective) when a word or phrase is no longer used in everyday speech or writing. It's like words from long ago that no one says anymore, kind of like old-fashioned words.
Example
The word 'thou' has become obsolete in modern English, but it still appears in some literature.
Example
The term 'internet' is not obsolete; it's frequently used today.
Example
Which old words do you think are becoming obsolete in our language?
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