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obsolete

/ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/
English Definition
adj. out of date, no longer used
中文释义
废弃的,过时的
Example Sentence

With the advent of digital photography, film cameras became largely obsolete, though some artists still use them for their unique aesthetic.

随着数码摄影的出现,胶片相机在很大程度上变得过时,尽管一些艺术家仍因其独特的美感而使用它们。

Synonyms
outdated antiquated archaic
Antonyms
current modern
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “obsolete”?

  1. A Unfriendly, antagonistic
  2. B Out of date, no longer used
  3. C Absolutely necessary; extremely important
  4. D Trying to appear more important or clever than you are
Show answer

B — Out of date, no longer used. “obsolete” means out of date, no longer used.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “out of date, no longer used”?

  1. A essential
  2. B obsolete
  3. C hostile
  4. D pretentious
Show answer

B — obsolete. “obsolete” means out of date, no longer used.

Common questions about “obsolete”

What does “obsolete” mean?

obsolete — out of date, no longer used. In Chinese: 废弃的,过时的.

How do you pronounce “obsolete”?

obsolete is pronounced /ˌɑːbsəˈliːt/.

How is “obsolete” used in a sentence?

With the advent of digital photography, film cameras became largely obsolete, though some artists still use them for their unique aesthetic. (随着数码摄影的出现,胶片相机在很大程度上变得过时,尽管一些艺术家仍因其独特的美感而使用它们。)

What are synonyms for “obsolete”?

outdated, antiquated, archaic — all close in meaning to obsolete (out of date, no longer used).

What is the opposite of “obsolete”?

current, modern — each the opposite of obsolete (out of date, no longer used).

Is “obsolete” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. obsolete is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “obsolete”?

obsolete (outdated)

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