obsolete topic
[/ˌɑbsəˈliːt ˈtɑpɪk/]
noun phrasepl: obsolete topics
tópico obsoleto
1. A subject matter, theme, or discussion point that is no longer current, relevant, or in use; outdated or superseded by newer information or practices
The debate about typewriter maintenance has become an obsolete topic in modern offices.
O debate sobre manutenção de máquinas de escrever tornou-se um tópico obsoleto em escritórios modernos.
2. In academic or professional contexts, a subject that was once important but has lost significance due to technological advancement, societal changes, or new discoveries
Floppy disk storage is now an obsolete topic in computer science courses.
Armazenamento em disquete é agora um tópico obsoleto nos cursos de ciência da computação.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'obsolete topic' is used primarily in academic, professional, and technical discussions. It reflects the rapid pace of technological and social change, particularly relevant in fields like technology, academia, and business. In Brazil, there's a tendency to use more colloquial expressions like 'assunto fora de moda' (out of fashion subject) in casual conversation, while formal settings prefer 'tópico obsoleto.'
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