OBSOLESCENT

obsolescent

(adjective) becoming obsolete

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

obsolescent (comparative more obsolescent, superlative most obsolescent)

In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet.

Synonyms

• deprecated, on its way out; see also obsolete

Source: Wiktionary


Ob`so*les"cent, a. Etym: [L. obsolescens, -entis, p.pr. of obsolescere, to wear out gradually, to fall into disuse; ob (see Ob-) + solere to use, be wont.]

Definition: Going out of use; becoming obsolete; passing into desuetude.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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