英语词汇“obsolete”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

obsolescent /ob-sə-lesˈənt/

adjective

Going out of use or out of date

In the process of disappearing or becoming useless

Tending to become obsolete

ORIGIN: L obsolescere, obsolētum, perh from pfx ob in opposition, solēre to be accustomed, to use (to), and inchoative sfx -scere

obsolesce /-lesˈ/ intransitive verb

To be in the process of going out of use

obsolescˈence noun

obˈsolete /-lēt/ adjective

transitive verb (chiefly US)

To cause to be or become obsolete

obˈsoletely adverb

obˈsoleteness noun

obsolēˈtion noun (rare)

obˈsolētism noun

planned obsolescence

The deterioration or the going out of date of a product according to a prearranged plan, usu involving its replacement
The deliberate inclusion in a product, eg a car, of features that lead to deterioration or out-of-dateness before the end of its useful life, to ensure future sales