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OBSOLESCENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does obsolescent mean?
• OBSOLESCENT (adjective)
The adjective OBSOLESCENT has 1 sense:
1. becoming obsolete
Familiarity information: OBSOLESCENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Becoming obsolete
Similar:
noncurrent (not current or belonging to the present time)
Derivation:
obsolesce (become obsolete, fall into disuse)
obsolescence (the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date)
Context examples
Used to indicate something that is tolerated or supported but not recommended (discouraged) and that may be in the process of being phased out; obsolescent.
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