obsolete
Noun
Medium difficulty
What does “obsolete” mean?
noun.no longer produced or used; out of date.
SAT Usage
this term is often found in passages discussing technological advancements, cultural shifts, or historical changes. It emphasizes the idea of something being rendered irrelevant or ineffective due to progress, highlighting not just obsolescence itself but the implications of innovation and evolution, contrasting it with words like "antiquated," which suggests a more general sense of being old-fashioned without the connotation of being actively replaced.
Common Confusions
Obsolete implies being no longer in use due to advancements, while antiquated usually suggests being outdated in style or function but not necessarily replaced.
Example Sentences
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The technology had become obsolete within a few years.
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This software component has been obsoleted.