superannuated

American  

[soo-per-an-yoo-ey-tid] / ˌsu pərˈæn yuˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. retired because of age or infirmity.

2. too old for use, work, service, or a position.

3. antiquated or obsolete.

   superannuated ideas.

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superannuated British  

/ ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. discharged, esp with a pension, owing to age or illness

2. too old to serve usefully

3. obsolete

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Etymology

Origin of superannuated

1625–35; alteration (with -u- of annual ) of Medieval Latin superannātus over a year old (said of cattle), equivalent to super ann ( um ) beyond a year + -ātus -ate ¹; -ed ²

Example Sentences

Disney may have figured that it had a couple of surefire hits in its pipeline with “The Marvels” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a sequel in that already superannuated series.

From Los Angeles Times

Before they can solve that mystery and save their lives, the superannuated Sphinxes have to deal with the vicious Brad.

From Washington Post

Its high-tech windmills and superannuated smokestacks are only the most visible evidence of a three-decade campaign.

From New York Times

Our health care, housing, recreation and retirement institutions are not set up to manage the needs of the superannuated.

From New York Times

Defining members of Congress by age undermines and underrates all older people and evinces a disturbing, superannuated and narrow mind-set.

From Washington Post