obsolete |
1. adj. (of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject). | |
It is speculated that, within a few years, the Internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete. | |
2. adj. (biology) Imperfectly developed; not very distinct. | |
3. v. (transitive, US) To cause to become obsolete. | |
This software component has been obsoleted. | |
We are in the process of obsoleting this product. | |
beginner |
1. n. Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started. | |
I'm new to learning Japanese: I'm just a beginner. | |
2. n. Someone who sets something in motion. | |
The beginner of the games lit the ceremonial torch. | |