Pronunciation: ob·so·lete [ òbssə lt ]
Definition:
1. not used any more: no longer in use
2. out-of-date: superseded by something newer, though possibly still in use
3. biology undeveloped: describes a part or organ of an animal or plant that is undeveloped or no longer functional
4. no longer in use or no longer useful
Synonyms:
Outdated, Outmoded, Disused, Old Fashioned, Archaic , Primitive, Ancient
Antonyms:
Modern, New, Novel, Recent, Unused, Fresh, Newfangled, New-fashioned
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Sentence:
1. The computer program would not run on my obsolete computer, which is in severe need for an upgrade. (advective use)
2. Certain terminology and trends are obsolete in today's terms, but thrived in their day
3. This information is so boring and obsolete that noone could stay awake listening to it . In fact it is so obsolete that when my grandma read it , she commented that it was obsolete when she went to school
4. They are using obsolete guns in war.Usually, there is always better than an obsolete thing.
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- obsolete : Compact Oxford English Dictionary [home, info]
- obsolete : V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary [home, info]
- obsolete : Encarta® World English Dictionary, North American Edition [home, info]
- obsolete : Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary, 11th Edition [home, info]
- obsolete : Cambridge International Dictionary of English [home, info]
- Obsolete : Wiktionary [home, info]
- obsolete : Webster's New World College Dictionary, 4th Ed. [home, info]
- obsolete : The Wordsmyth English Dictionary-Thesaurus [home, info]
- obsolete : The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language [home, info]
- obsolete : Infoplease Dictionary [home, info]
- obsolete : Dictionary.com [home, info]
- obsolete : Online Etymology Dictionary [home, info]
- obsolete : UltraLingua English Dictionary [home, info]
- obsolete : Cambridge Dictionary of American English [home, info]
- Obsolete (TMNT Fast Forward), Obsolete (album), Obsolete : Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia [home, info]
- Obsolete : Online Plain Text English Dictionary [home, info]
- obsolete : Webster's Revised Unabridged, 1913 Edition [home, info]
- obsolete : Rhymezone [home, info]
- obsolete : AllWords.com Multi-Lingual Dictionary [home, info]
- obsolete : Webster's 1828 Dictionary [home, info]
- obsolete : Free Dictionary [home, info]
- obsolete : WordNet 1.7 Vocabulary Helper [home, info]
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Archaic: ar·cha·ic [ aar káy ik ] [adjective]
1. outmoded: no longer useful or efficient
2. no longer in ordinary language: describes a word or phrase that is no longer in general use but is still encountered in older literature and still sometimes used for special effect
3. ancient: belonging or relating to a much earlier period
Sentence:
1.The death sentence verdict against Mohammed Afzal Guru for his ... away with hanging - the somewhat archaic method still used in India - in the near future.
2. Now American English is becoming more popular with the educated youth due to the number of American programs aired in India. While bureaucrats and officials continue to use archaic convoluted sentences, which are relics of British English, the younger generation is comfortable and familiar with American English. Here, I make the distinction not between an older and newer form of the language, but between a more formal and casual style. Several people speak English with their friends, and people get introduced to each other most often in English. Over half of all personal letters are also written in English.
3.Mr Sanyal describes many problems with Indian English – use of commercialese, officialese, legalese, East India/Raj-day English usage etc. What truly engaged me were his insights on why we still use archaic language - to hide unclear thoughts with circumlocution, to follow norms, convention etc. 'Indlish' puts in perspective our bias for jargon and redundancy. 'Indlish' tells us we can all easily achieve clarity by respecting the reader, writing short sentences, and using everyday language. A funny yet real ensemble of unnecessary words that simply repeat the idea conveyed by another (pleonasms) drives home the idea.
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Ancient: [noun] [adjective]
[adjective]
1. Very old
2. Belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire
[noun]
1. somebody from past civilization: a member of a civilization of the distant past
2. somebody of advanced years: a very mature or venerable person
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Newfangled: [adjective]
new·fan·gled [ noo fáng g'ld ]
1. puzzlingly new: puzzlingly or worryingly new or different, especially because it seems gimmicky or overcomplicated
2.Given a literate population, even in the absence of new-fangled high tech ... Business Week has a one-sentence reference to BlogStreet: "nother new search
3. To dissect this rather new-fangled terminology which has become quite ... Only, wannabes make one simple mistake: they let everyone know who they are trying ...
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Sentence to Read:
(Yann Martell. The Life of Pi , Penguin Books, 2001)
I visited my father's family in Canada when I was ten years old. His parents and sisters had migrated to Montreal from India in the seventies. For a young excitable child of ten the sights and sounds of this new place were fascinating, but what was amusing was the way in which my family's Canadian friends perceived India. Other than the stereotypical notions they had about elephants, snake charmers, and maharajahs, they were surprised that I spoke fluent English. When I told them it's the only language I speak other than a smattering of Hindi there were even louder exclamations! Today, India is well recognized globally for its vast talent pool and well-educated professionals, but still there is only a dim understanding of what this vast country encapsulates. Indian English is something that many foreigners are unaware of and even if they are aware, they are unsure about its credibility.
English in India is a legacy from the British who colonized the country and their language permeated through some of the most important parts of society: the government, the media, the education system, the legal system, and gradually the social sphere as well. India is a vast nation and in terms of number of English speakers, it ranks third in the world after USA and the UK. An estimated 4 percent of the population use English and even though this may seem like a small number that is about 40 million people. This small segment of the population controls domains that have professional and social prestige. Though it is closer to British English since it originates from that style, with the influx of globalization American English has definitely had an impact on the youth as well as in the professional sphere. However, it can neither be classified as American or British English as it intermingled with other Indian languages and emerged with it's own distinct flavor. This has made several scholars realize that it cannot be equated with either.
English in the Administration and Media: Though it is not classified as one of the 15 languages of India, English remains the associate official language along with Hindi, which is the official language. The reason for this is the large number of languages and dialects spoken in India and that several people are unfamiliar with Hindi. Though it lacks the symbolic power to be chosen as the sole official language, it is used widely in communication. The English press in India began serious journalism in the country and English language newspapers are published in practically all states. Not only has it impacted print media, but broadcasting media as well. There are several English news channels as well as several outstanding media courses offered at various institutions, which focus on journalism in English.
The Education System: In higher education English is the premier prestige language. Careers in any area of business or commerce, or within the government, or in science and technology require fluency in English. It is taught in schools ranging from the most elite private schools to small government schools because only this language is an acceptable medium of communication through the nation.
The Social Sphere: Other than the more formal sectors of administration, media, and education, English has seeped into the less formal social sphere. It is certainly considered instrumental in terms of having access to information from all over the world and as a key factor for professional success, but it is also very much a part of the educated middle and upper class person's life especially of the youth in India.
Now American English is becoming more popular with the educated youth due to the number of American programs aired in India. While bureaucrats and officials continue to use archaic convoluted sentences, which are relics of British English, the younger generation is comfortable and familiar with American English. Here, I make the distinction not between an older and newer form of the language, but between a more formal and casual style. Several people speak English with their friends, and people get introduced to each other most often in English. Over half of all personal letters are also written in English.
Indian Writing in English: India is the third largest English book producing country after the US and the UK, and the largest number of books are published in English. Creative writing in English has been an integral part of the Indian literary tradition for many years. Many believe that is a challenge for Indian novelists to write about their experiences in a language, which is essentially “foreign”. However, Indian English has been used widely by several writers who have been able to successfully use the language to create rich and invigorating literature. India is rich with tastes, sounds, and sights that are any writer's dream and stylistic influence from local languages is a particular feature of Indian literature in English. Many perceive English as having released the local languages from rigid classical traditions that could be an obstacle while writing. It is Indian writers in English who have truly showcased India to the world not only in terms of understanding the country better, but also by establishing that the language no longer represents the western concepts of literary creativity as its ranges have expanded.
The Future of English in India
The language has already been well established in the country and has acquired it's own independent identity. With the number of foreign investors flocking to India and the growth of outsourcing, English has come to play a key role in professional relationships between foreign and Indian companies. Familiarity with the differences between American and British English has definitely grown as much business communication is carried out according to the language style with which a client is comfortable.
Though many may perceive the accent, terminology, and conversational style as “funny”, in reality it is just a different English that cannot simply be equated with either American or British English. Indians are familiar with both types of English, but Indian English has acquired it's own character in a country which is a melting pot of various cultures, people, and traditions.
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