obsolescent
pronunciation
How to pronounce obsolescent in British English:
UK [ˌɒbsə'lesnt]
How to pronounce obsolescent in American English:
US [ˌɒbsə'lesnt]
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- Adjective:
- becoming obsolete
Word Origin
- obsolescent (adj.)
- 1755, from Latin obsolescentum (nominative obsolescens), present participle of obsolescere "fall into disuse" (see obsolete).
Example
- 1. Electronic equipment quickly becomes obsolescent .
- 2. This standard designates the following words as obsolescent .
- 3. The nation shall implement a time-limited system for the elimination of obsolete or obsolescent production technologies , processes , equipment and products gravely hazardous to environments and wasteful of resources .
- 4. This word is now obsolescent .
- 5. Indeed , it could be obsolescent only a few years after it enters service .