English Explanatory Dictionary

obsolescent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-obsolescent.wav /ɑbsəˈlɛsənt/

Word forms

obsolescent more obsolescent most obsolescent

Etymology

From Latin obsolēscēns.

Synonyms

deprecated on its way out

Related words

obsolescence obsolescently -escent

Derived words

nonobsolescent
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