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obsolescent

ob·so·les·cent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ob-suh-les-uh nt]
    • /ˌɒb səˈlɛs ənt/
    • /ˌɒb.səˈles.ənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ob-suh-les-uh nt]
    • /ˌɒb səˈlɛs ənt/

Definitions of obsolescent word

  • adjective obsolescent becoming obsolete; passing out of use, as a word: an obsolescent term. 1
  • adjective obsolescent becoming outdated or outmoded, as machinery or weapons. 1
  • adjective obsolescent Biology. gradually disappearing or imperfectly developed, as vestigial organs. 1
  • noun obsolescent Becoming obsolete. 1
  • adjective obsolescent falling into disuse 1
  • adjective obsolescent If something is obsolescent, it is no longer needed because something better has been invented. 0

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Origin of obsolescent

First appearance:

before 1745
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55, obsolescent is from the Latin word obsolēscent- (stem of obsolēscēns, present participle of obsolēscere to fall into disuse). See obsolete, -escent

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Parts of speech for Obsolescent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obsolescent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

obsolescent usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for obsolescent

adjective obsolescent

  • dated — Dated things seem old-fashioned, although they may once have been fashionable or modern.
  • old — far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
  • antiquated — If you describe something as antiquated, you are criticizing it because it is very old or old-fashioned.
  • unfashionable — observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
  • out-of-date — gone out of style or fashion; outmoded; obsolete: out-of-date fashions; out-of-date ideas.

Antonyms for obsolescent

adjective obsolescent

  • up-to-date — (of persons, buildings, etc.) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.

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