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obsoleteness

ob·so·lete
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ob-suh-leet, ob-suh-leet]
    • /ˌɒb səˈlit, ˈɒb səˌlit/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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  • adjective obsoleteness of a discarded or outmoded type; out of date: an obsolete battleship. 1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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Synonyms 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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