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obsolesce

/ˌɑbsəˈlɛs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ob-so-lesce
IPA
/ˌɑbsəˈlɛs/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To become or be rendered obsolete; to undergo obsolescence.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin obsolescere (“to wear out, fall into disuse, grow old, decay”), from obs- + olesco (“to grow”). Compare adolescent.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌɑbsəˈlɛs/
  • British English: /ˌɒbsəˈlɛs/

Usage

Inflected Forms

obsolesces (present, singular) obsolescing (participle, present) obsolesced (participle, past) obsolesced (past)

Phrases

age out planned obsolescence

Frequently Paired Words

obsolescence obsolescent obsolete age out planned obsolescence

Synonyms

go by the wayside superannuate elden

Rhymes With

yes less process guess press success access second-guess bad press unless address congress

Questions

How do you pronounce obsolesce?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɑbsəˈlɛs/.
What does obsolesce mean?
To become or be rendered obsolete; to undergo obsolescence.
Where does obsolesce come from?
From Latin obsolescere (“to wear out, fall into disuse, grow old, decay”), from obs- + olesco (“to grow”). Compare adolescent.

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