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obsolete in Arabic

عفا عليها الزمن

UK/ˈɒbsəliːt//ˈɑbsəlit/

obsolete in Arabic: عفا عليها الزمن. In English, obsolete means no longer in use or no longer useful; now disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer, better, or more fashionable); outmoded.

Arabic words for obsolete

no longer in use
عفا عليها الزمن

English meaning of obsolete

  1. adjective No longer in use or no longer useful; now disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer, better, or more fashionable); outmoded.
  2. adjective Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.
  3. verb To cause to become obsolete.
  4. noun An obsolete thing or person.

Full definition of obsolete

obsolete in a sentence

  • Speedy, worldwide, accessible delivery of news through the Web has made newspapers obsolete.
  • Horses became obsolete means of transportation in cities in the first half of the twentieth century.
  • This software component has been obsoleted.

Synonyms of obsolete

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Questions about obsolete in Arabic

What is the meaning of obsolete in Arabic?
Obsolete in Arabic is عفا عليها الزمن.
ما معنى كلمة obsolete؟
Obsolete: عفا عليها الزمن.
What does obsolete mean in English?
Obsolete means no longer in use or no longer useful; now disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer, better, or more fashionable); outmoded.

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