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obsoleto

/ob.soˈlɛ.to/adjectiveC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 13,710

Meaning

obsolete, outdated

  • no longer in use, out of date, replaced by newer alternatives

In a sentence

Questo software è ormai obsoleto e non riceve più aggiornamenti.

This software is now obsolete and no longer receives updates.

L'azienda deve sostituire i macchinari obsoleti con modelli più efficienti.

The company needs to replace outdated machinery with more efficient models.

Molte normative vigenti sono basate su criteri ormai del tutto obsoleti.

Many current regulations are based on criteria that are completely outdated.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
obsoletomasculine · singular
obsoletafeminine · singular
obsoletimasculine · plural
obsoletefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Frequently used for tech, software, equipment, and outdated procedures or laws.

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