English / word
obsolescence
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
the process of becoming outdated and no longer used
In context
01
Planned obsolescence in consumer gadgets forces customers to buy replacement devices frequently.
02
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
Synonyms
decline,disuse,outdatedness
Antonyms
modernity,innovation,modernization
Collocations
planned obsolescence,technological obsolescence,built-in obsolescence