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- [ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet]
- /ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlit/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet]
- /ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlit/
Definitions of obsoleteness word
- adjective obsoleteness no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression. 1
- adjective obsoleteness of a discarded or outmoded type; out of date: an obsolete battleship. 1
- adjective obsoleteness (of a linguistic form) no longer in use, especially, out of use for at least the past century. Compare archaic. 1
- adjective obsoleteness effaced by wearing down or away. 1
- adjective obsoleteness Biology. imperfectly developed or rudimentary in comparison with the corresponding character in other individuals, as of the opposite sex or of a related species. 1
- verb with object obsoleteness to make obsolete by replacing with something newer or better; antiquate: Automation has obsoleted many factory workers. 1
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Origin of obsoleteness
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin obsolētus, past participle of obsolēscere to fall into disuse, perhaps equivalent to ob- ob- + sol(ēre) to be accustomed to + -ēscere -esce
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Parts of speech for Obsoleteness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obsoleteness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obsoleteness
noun obsoleteness
- obsolescence — the state, process, or condition of being or becoming obsolete.
- abandonment — The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
- desuetude — the condition of not being in use or practice; disuse
- disuse — discontinuance of use or practice: Traditional customs are falling into disuse.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
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