How do you spell Obsolete?
Correct spelling
obsolete
Remember: OB-SO-LETE. Think 'so obsolete' - the SO helps remember the correct vowels.
Why is obsolete spelled this way?
From Latin obsoletus, worn out. OB (away) + SOLERE (to be accustomed). Something obsolete has worn away from custom — familiarity replaced by irrelevance.
Common misspellings of obsolete
obseleteobsoluteobsoleat
Example
Typewriters became obsolete when personal computers gained popularity in offices.