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obsolesce.

To become or be rendered obsolete; to undergo obsolescence.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˌɒbsəˈlɛs/Received-Pronunciation/ˌɑbsəˈlɛs/General-American
  1. To become or be rendered obsolete; to undergo obsolescence.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

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

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