OBSOLETING
Verb
obsoleting
present participle of obsolete
Source: Wiktionary
OBSOLETE
Ob"so*lete, a. Etym: [L. obsoletus, p.p. of obsolescere. See
Obsolescent.]
1. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an
obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words,
writings, or observances.
2. (Biol.)
Definition: Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed;
abortive.
Syn.
– Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused;
neglected. See Ancient.
Ob"so*lete, v. i.
Definition: To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition