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obsolete

UK/'ɒbsəliːt/US/'ɒbsәli:t/
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Definitions

adj.

No longer in use or practice; outdated, especially replaced by something newer

废弃的,过时的,已淘汰的

v.

To cause something to become outdated or no longer used

使过时,使废弃

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
obagainst, toward, in the way of
+
solalone, single (Latin sōlus); sun (Latin sōl)
+
etesuffix
=obsolete
Root sol still carries 22 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Typewriters have become obsolete in the digital age.

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