OBSOLESCENT


Meaning of OBSOLESCENT in English

[ ˌɒbsə'lɛs(ə)nt ]

■ adjective becoming obsolete.

Derivatives

obsolesce verb

obsolescence noun

Origin

C18: from L. ~- , obsolescere 'fall into disuse'.

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