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Old technology can face obsolescence.
What does Obsolescence mean?
Obsolescence means becoming outdated or no longer useful.
Dictionary definition
The process of becoming outdated or no longer useful because something newer exists.
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The article discussed the obsolescence of devices that can no longer run new programs.
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Students debated whether careful repair can slow the obsolescence of useful tools.
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Which word is closest in meaning to obsolescence?
Outdating is close in meaning to obsolescence.
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Modernization contrasts with obsolescence.
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WordObsolescence.
Partnoun.
MeaningObsolescence means becoming outdated or no longer useful.
ExampleExample: Old technology can face obsolescence.
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- Syllables
- ob · suh · les · ens
- Strongest beat
- les
- Ending
- ens
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on les.
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Synonyms
Words like Obsolescence
outdatingUse for the process of becoming no longer current.
disuseUse when something is no longer commonly used.
Antonyms
Opposite words
modernizationUse for updating something to be current.
usefulnessUse for something still helpful or practical.
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Word family
Obsolescence word family
Base word
obsolescence
adjective
obsolete
No longer useful or current.
adjective
obsolescent
Becoming outdated.
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