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to set aside as out of date; remove as too old.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to be or become old, out of date, or retired.
RELATED WORDS
date, depart, ebb, remove, go, revoke, repeal, secede, exit, separate, resign, part, decamp, surrender, retreat, rescind, relinquish, recede, yield, pension
Nearby words
- superagency,
- superalimentation,
- superalloy,
- superaltar,
- superaltern,
- superannuated,
- superannuation,
- superb,
- superb blue wren,
- superbaby
Origin of superannuate
First recorded in 1640–50; back formation from superannuated
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Examples 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.
superannuate
/ (ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪt) /
verb (tr)
to pension off
to discard as obsolete or old-fashioned
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superannuate
1640s, back-formation from superannuated. Related: Superannuating.
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