OBSOLESCENCE

obsolescence

(noun) the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date; “a policy of planned obsolescence”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

obsolescence (countable and uncountable, plural obsolescences)

(uncountable) The state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.

(countable) The process of becoming obsolete, outmoded or out of date.

Synonyms

• obsoleteness (much less common)

• obsoletion

Source: Wiktionary


Ob`so*les"cence, n. Etym: [See Obsolescent.]

Definition: The state of becoming obsolete.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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