The difference between Antiquated and Obsolete

When used as adjectives, antiquated means old-fashioned, out of date, whereas obsolete means no longer in use.


Obsolete is also verb with the meaning: to cause to become obsolete.

check bellow for the other definitions of Antiquated and Obsolete

  1. Antiquated as an adjective:

    old-fashioned, out of date

  1. Obsolete as an adjective (of words, equipment, etc.):

    No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).

    Examples:

    "It is speculated that, within a few years, the Internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete."

  2. Obsolete as an adjective (biology):

    Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.

  1. Obsolete as a verb (transitive, US):

    To cause to become obsolete.

    Examples:

    "This software component has been obsoleted."

    "We are in the process of obsoleting this product."