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obsolete term

[/ˈɒbsəliːt tɜːrm/]
nounpl: obsolete terms
termo obsoleto
1. a word, phrase, or expression that is no longer in common use and has been replaced by newer terminology
The word 'thee' is an obsolete term in modern English.
A palavra 'vós' é um termo obsoleto no português moderno.
2. language that is outdated and rarely used in contemporary communication
Using obsolete terms can make your writing seem archaic.
Usar termos obsoletos pode fazer sua escrita parecer arcaica.
Synonyms
archaic termantiquated wordoutdated expressiondisused term
Antonyms
modern termcurrent wordcontemporary expressionneologism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
termo obsoleto
standard usage
Portugal
termo obsoleto
standard usage, may also use 'palavra desusada'
São Paulo
termo obsoleto
common in formal and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a relic of the past
word of the old guard
dead language
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