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| ob·so·lete [ òbssə lt ] |
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1. not used any more: no longer in use
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2. out-of-date: superseded by something newer, though possibly still in use
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3. biology undeveloped: describes a part or organ of an animal or plant that is undeveloped or no longer functional
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| [Late 16th century. < Latin obsoletus, past participle of obsolescere (see obsolescent)] |
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 ob·so·lete·ly adverb |
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