Some may enjoy a second life; most of them will feel only the weakness of a second obsolescence.
English: Composition and Literature|W. F. (William Franklin) Webster
Obsolescence in this connexion must be understood only of common educated speech, that is, the average speaker's vocabulary.
Society for Pure English, Tract 2, on English Homophones|Robert Bridges
In nearly all cases structural remnants of eyes admit of being detected, in various degrees of obsolescence.
Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol. 1 and 3, of 3)|George John Romanes
Words related to obsolescence
annihilation, elimination, destruction, discontinuance, desuetude, obsoleteness, death
Cultural definitions for obsolescence
obsolescence
[ (ob-suh-les-uhns) ]
A decline in the value of equipment or of a product brought about by an introduction of new technology or by changes in demand. (See planned obsolescence.)