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   ob·so·les·cent

   /ˌäbsəˈles(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. becoming obsolete: "the custom is now obsolescent"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from Latin obsolescent- ‘falling into disuse’, from the verb obsolescere.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOBSOLESCENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Obsolescent means becoming obsolete, or old or outdated. Learn how to use this formal adjective with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in different languages.

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     OBSOLESCENT | definition in the Cambridge English...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › obsolescentObsolescent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of obsolescent, an adjective that describes something going out of use or becoming obsolete. See examples of obsolescent in sentences, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

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   Obsolescent definition: becoming obsolete; passing out of use, as a word. See examples of OBSOLESCENT used in a sentence.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › obsolescenceObsolescence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Mar 28, 2024 · noun. ob· so· les· cence ˌäb-sə-ˈle-sᵊn (t)s. Synonyms of obsolescence. : the process of becoming obsolete or the condition of being nearly obsolete. the gradual obsolescence of machinery. reduced to obsolescence. the planned obsolescence of automobiles. Examples of obsolescence in a Sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › obsolescentObsolescent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Recycling bins, garbage dumps, and junkyards are filled with obsolescent stuff — computers, televisions, cars, and everything else that's discarded because it's not the latest thing anymore. The word obsolescent is closely related to obsolete and the words are often used interchangeably.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOBSOLESCENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Obsolescent means becoming obsolete, or old or outdated. Learn how to use this formal adjective with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in different languages.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › obsolescentObsolescent - definition of obsolescent by The Free Dictionary

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   Obsolescent means becoming obsolete or out of date. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of obsolescent in English and other languages.