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Obsolete
/ˈɒbsəliːt/adjective / verb
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Obsolete refers to something that is no longer in use or relevant, typically because it has been replaced by newer, more efficient alternatives. In modern contexts, it's often used to describe outdated technology or ideas in a rapidly evolving world, underscoring how innovation can render even recent advancements irrelevant overnight.
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The first known use of 'obsolete' in English dates back to 1584 in a work by scholar Richard Harvey, but today, it's astonishing that Moore's Law predicts computer technology doubles in power roughly every two years, making devices obsolete at an accelerating pace and contributing to over 59 million tons of e-waste generated globally in 2022 alone.
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