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.)
Defn: Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
Syn. — Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused; neglected. See Ancient.
OBSOLETE
Ob"so*lete, v. i.
Defn: To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.
OBSOLETELY
Ob"so*lete*ly, adv.
Defn: In an obsolete manner.
OBSOLETENESS
Ob"so*lete*ness, n.
1. The state of being obsolete, or no longer used; a state of desuetude.