Thesaurus: obsolete

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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 old; no longer valid or fashionable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. 1. 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. (Biol.) Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive. Syn. -- Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused; neglected. See Ancient. To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.
7. Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed;abortive.