Obsolete
/ˈɒb.sə.leɪt/noun
No longer produced or used; out of date.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the term 'obsoletus' referred not just to outdated objects, but to ideas and even people who had lost their relevance in society, echoing the darker side of neglect.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
obsoletus
“Worn out, forgotten, or no longer in use.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
obsoletio
“The act of falling into obsolescence or being discarded.”
Early Modern English
Early Modern English
obsolete
“Used to describe things that were no longer in common use.”
19th Century
English
obsolete
“Formally recognized as outdated or irrelevant in language and technology.”