obsoleting

ob·so·lete

O o

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 obsoleting word

adjective obsoleting no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression. 1
adjective obsoleting of a discarded or outmoded type; out of date: an obsolete battleship. 1
adjective obsoleting (of a linguistic form) no longer in use, especially, out of use for at least the past century. Compare archaic. 1
adjective obsoleting effaced by wearing down or away. 1
adjective obsoleting 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 obsoleting to make obsolete by replacing with something newer or better; antiquate: Automation has obsoleted many factory workers. 1

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Origin of obsoleting

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 Obsoleting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Obsoleting

obsoleting 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.

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