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obsolete

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3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

obsolete

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obsolete is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, obsolete is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofobsolete

1adjective
  • (of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).

    Synonyms: antiquated, deprecated, disused

    Example: "It is speculated that, within a few years, the Internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete."

  • Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.

    Synonyms: abortive, obscure, rudimental

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