obsolete
/ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/
ob · so · lete
ˌɑːb · sə · ˈliːt
English Definition
adj. out of date, no longer used
Significado en Español
obsoleto, anticuado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lỗi thời, không còn dùng
Show meaning in
Example Sentence
VCRs are now obsolete.
录像机现在淘汰了。
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
obsolete (outdated)
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “obsolete”:
-
A
Antique
-
B
Outdated
-
C
Modern
-
D
Rare
Show answer
B — Outdated.
“obsolete” means adj. out of date, no longer used
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Once smartphones appeared, many old gadgets quickly became ______.
-
A
modern
-
B
current
-
C
popular
-
D
obsolete
Show answer
D — obsolete.
“obsolete” means adj. out of date, no longer used
Common questions about “obsolete”
What does “obsolete” mean?
obsolete — adj. out of date, no longer used. In Chinese: 废弃的，过时的.
How do you pronounce “obsolete”?
obsolete is pronounced /ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ob · so · lete.
How do you use “obsolete” in a sentence?
VCRs are now obsolete. (录像机现在淘汰了。)
What are synonyms for “obsolete”?
outdated, old — all close in meaning to obsolete (adj. out of date, no longer used).
Is “obsolete” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. obsolete appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “obsolete”?
obsolete (outdated)
