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obsolete form

[/ˌɒbsəˈliːt fɔːrm/]
nounpl: obsolete forms
forma obsoleta
1. A word, spelling, or grammatical structure that is no longer in common use, typically associated with older periods of a language
The word 'thou' is an obsolete form of 'you' in modern English.
A palavra 'thou' é uma forma obsoleta de 'you' no inglês moderno.
2. A linguistic variant that has been replaced by more contemporary usage
The spelling 'connexion' is now an obsolete form; 'connection' is standard.
A ortografia 'connexion' é agora uma forma obsoleta; 'connection' é o padrão.
Synonyms
archaic formoutdated formdiscontinued formdisused formforma arcaicaforma desusada
Antonyms
modern formcurrent formcontemporary formforma atualforma contemporânea

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma obsoleta
Standard usage in linguistic and grammatical contexts
Portugal
forma obsoleta
Standard usage; may also use 'forma desusada' or 'forma antiquada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in obsolete form
fall into obsolescence
marked as obsolete
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