Obsolete — Meaning, Definition, & Examples | SAT Vocabulary
Of all the things that were once familiar and are now OBSOLETE, at least the word itself isn't. Plus, quiz yourself on this recent word: EMANATE
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📚️ Definition of Obsolete
Obsolete (adjective): No longer in use or out of date, typically because something newer or better has replaced it. Example: obsolete technology.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Obsolete
IPA: /ˌɑb.səˈlit/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: ahb-suh-LEET
📰 Examples of Obsolete
Here are some examples of the word obsolete:
My grandfather still uses a flip phone from 2005, which he insists isn’t obsolete because it still makes calls and has the snake video game on it.
DVD rentals became obsolete once streaming services like Netflix offered thousands of movies available online.
Typewriters are now obsolete, though the trend towards analog may cause them to experience a surge in popularity.
🧠 Vocab Challenge: What Does Emanate Mean?
Recently, we learned the word emanate. Do you remember what it means? Test your knowledge:
Keep on plugging away. You’re doing great.
Here are the answers:
If something is OBSOLETE, then it is no longer used.
EMANATE most nearly means to radiate.