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.
© Webster 1913.
Ob"so*lete, v. i.
To become obsolete; to go out of use.
[R.]
Fitzed. Hall.
© Webster 1913.