| obsolete | 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. <biology> Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive. Synonym: Ancient, antiquated, old-fashioned, antique, old, disused, neglected. See Ancient. Origin: L. Obsoletus, p.p. Of obsolescere. See Obsolescent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| obsoleteness | 1. The state of being obsolete, or no longer used; a state of desuetude. 2. <biology> Indistinctness; want of development. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |