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  1. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. i. To become obsolete; to go out of use. Source: opted
  4. 4. adj. no longer in use Source: wordnet
  5. 5. adj. old; no longer valid or fashionable Source: wordnet
  6. 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. Source: webster
  7. 7. Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed;abortive. Source: adambom

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