obsolescence
noun/ˌɑbsəˈlɛsəns/
Frequency rank: #17,604 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the process of becoming outdated or no longer useful.
Example sentence
The rapid pace of technology has led to the obsolescence of many once-popular devices.
Synonyms & related words
- decline
- outdatedness
- deprecation
- decay
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