Definition of "obsolete" in 英语

adjective

1. (of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).

   • Speedy, worldwide, accessible delivery of news through the Web has made newspapers obsolete.
   • Horses became obsolete means of transportation in cities in the first half of the twentieth century.

2. (biology) Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.

verb

1. (transitive) To cause to become obsolete.

   • This software component has been obsoleted.
   • We are in the process of obsoleting this product.

noun

1. An obsolete thing or person.