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obsolete
01
outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements
Examples
The flip phone has become obsolete in an era dominated by smartphones.
The design of the car felt obsolete compared to the sleek, modern models on the market.
02
no longer used or considered useful, often because it has been replaced by a newer alternative
Examples
With the rise of smartphones, payphones have become largely obsolete.
The factory upgraded its equipment, rendering the old machines obsolete.
03
(of a part of a plant or animal) no longer functional or used in the way it originally evolved
Examples
The species has an obsolete tail, barely visible and no longer functional.
In this plant, the obsolete petals are tiny and lack the vibrant colors seen in related species.
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