Category:Obsolete

Ob"so*lete, a. Etym: [l. obsoletus, p.p. of obsolescere. See Obsolescent.]

1. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an Obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, Writings, or observances.

2. (biol.)

Defn: not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; Abortive.

Syn. -- ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused; Neglected. See ancient.

Obsolete Ob"so*lete, v. i.

Defn: to become obsolete; to go out of use. [r.] Fitzed. Hall.