obsolesce

ob·so·lesce

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-suh-les]
- /ˌɒb səˈlɛs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-suh-les]
- /ˌɒb səˈlɛs/

Definitions of obsolesce word

verb without object obsolesce to be or become obsolescent. 1
noun obsolesce To become obsolete. 1
verb obsolesce to become obsolete 0
intransitive verb obsolesce to be or become obsolescent 0

See all 4 definitions of obsolesce

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Origin of obsolesce

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < Latin obsolescere; see obsolete

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Parts of speech for Obsolesce

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Obsolesce

obsolesce popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

obsolesce usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for obsolesce

verb obsolesce

retire — a movement in which the dancer brings one foot to the knee of the supporting leg and then returns it to the fifth position.
superannuate — to allow to retire from service or office on a pension because of age or infirmity.
obsolete — no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression.
outdate — to put out of date; make antiquated or obsolete: The advent of the steamship outdated sailing ships as commercial carriers.

All 4 Synonyms of obsolesce