Meaning of Obsolescence | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.
   uncountable
2. The process of becoming obsolete, outmoded or out of date.
   countable

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Examples

“Apart from this feature the Trichoptera also differ⟳ from the typical Neuroptera in the relatively simple, mostly longitudinal neuration of the wings, the absence or obsolescence of the mandibles and the semi-haustellate nature of the rest⟳ of the mouth-parts.”

“One way is to legislate extended warranties on products, so washing machines and refrigerators last⟳ for 30 years instead of 10. Another is to ban planned obsolescence, so manufacturers can’t create⟳ products that are designed to fail⟳.”

“Shared obsolescences can be of some significance when connected with a functional replacement. If two languages replace⟳ an earlier word for 'nose' with some other term and also lose⟳ the traditional term, this double⟳ agreement is of significance for judging the existence of a common historical period.”

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