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obsolescent

Syllabification: (ob·so·les·cent)

Pronunciation: /ˌäbsəˈlesənt/

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Definition of obsolescent

adjective

becoming obsolete:the custom is now obsolescent

Derivatives

obsolesce: existing systems begin to obsolesce
obsolescence

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin obsolescent- 'falling into disuse', from the verb obsolescere

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