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Thesaurus: obsolete

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

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  1. a. No word/longer">longer in use; word/gone">gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances.
  2. a. Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
  3. v. i. To become obsolete; to go out of use.
  4. adj. no longer in use
  5. adj. old; no longer valid or fashionable
  6. Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed;abortive.