Ob"so*lete , v. i. To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.]
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Ob"so*lete (?), a. [L. obsoletus, p. p. of obsolescere. See Obsolescent.]
1. No longer in use; 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.
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