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obsolete

/ˈɒbsəliːt/ /ɑbsəˈliːt/

Meanings
adjective
(of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).

Examples :

"The slide rule is now obsolete; calculators are used for calculations instead. "
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Related Words

Illustration replaces

replaces verb

/rɪˈpleɪsɪz/ /riˈpleɪsɪz/

To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back

"He replaces the book on the shelf after reading it. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration imperfectly

imperfectly adverb

/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/ /ɪmˈpɜːfɪktli/

In an imperfect manner or degree; not fully or completely.

"She understood the instructions, but followed them imperfectly, resulting in a slightly flawed drawing. "

Illustration proportions

proportions noun

/pɹəˈpɔːʃənz/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənz/

A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

""Large proportions of the class failed the test, indicating the material was too difficult." "

Illustration component

component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration developed

developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

Illustration equipment

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

Illustration calculations

calculations noun

/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act or process of calculating.

"The engineer needed to perform many calculations to design the bridge. "

Illustration preference

preference noun

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")

"He has a preference for crisp wines."

Illustration obsoleted

obsoleted verb

/ˈɑbsəˌlitəd/ /ˈɑbsəˌliˌteɪd/

To cause to become obsolete.

"This software component has been obsoleted."

Illustration calculators

calculators noun

/ˈkælkjuleɪtərz/ /ˈkælkjəleɪtərz/

A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

"My son used his calculator to figure out how much change he would get from his allowance. "

Illustration neglected

neglected verb

/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/

To fail to care for or attend to something.

"to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts"