superannuate
[ soo-per-an-yoo-eyt ]
/ ˌsu pərˈæn yuˌeɪt /
verb (used with object), su·per·an·nu·at·ed, su·per·an·nu·at·ing.
to allow to retire from service or office on a pension because of age or infirmity.
to set aside as out of date; remove as too old.
verb (used without object), su·per·an·nu·at·ed, su·per·an·nu·at·ing.
to be or become old, out of date, or retired.
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Origin of superannuate
First recorded in 1640–50; back formation from superannuated
Words nearby superannuate
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Example sentences from the Web for superannuate
A superannuate is one who has become impaired or disabled by length of years.
Orthography|Elmer W. CavinsNothing can superannuate its charm, nothing can quench its fascination.
The Bridling of Pegasus|Alfred AustinHe was as ready to offer compensation as we ourselves are when we superannuate a clerk or suppress an office.
Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2)|Charles James LeverBut no time can superannuate the subjects which Burns has sung; they are rooted in the primary strata, which are steadfast.
Robert Burns|Principal Shairp.
British Dictionary definitions for superannuate
superannuate
/ (ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪt) /
verb (tr)
to pension off
to discard as obsolete or old-fashioned
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