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superannuated
[ soo-per-an-yoo-ey-tid ]
/ ˌsu pərˈæn yuˌeɪ tɪd /
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adjective
retired because of age or infirmity.
too old for use, work, service, or a position.
antiquated or obsolete: superannuated ideas.
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superalimentation, superalloy, superaltar, superaltern, superannuate, superannuated, superannuation, superb, superbaby, super band, superbazaar
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British Dictionary definitions for superannuated
superannuated
/ (ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪtɪd) /
adjective
discharged, esp with a pension, owing to age or illness
too old to serve usefully
obsolete
Word Origin for superannuated
C17: from Medieval Latin superannātus aged more than one year, from Latin super- + annus a year
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