obsolesce

[ob-suh-les]

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verb (used without object), ob·so·lesced, ob·so·lesc·ing.

to be or become obsolescent.

RELATED WORDS

superannuate, retire, obsolete, outdate

Origin of obsolesce

1870–75; < Latin obsolescere; see obsolete

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Contemporary Examples of obsolesce

Bob Dole had the good sense to obsolesce himself, now likely joined by the worn-out Liddy Dole.
Whose Heads Will Roll on Nov. 5?
John Batchelor
October 28, 2008

British Dictionary definitions for obsolesce

obsolesce

verb

(intr) to become obsolete

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Word Origin and History for obsolesce

1801, from Latin obsolescere "to grow old, wear out, lose value, become obsolete," inchoative of obsolere "fall into disuse" (see obsolete). Related: Obsolesced; obsolescing.