obsolescence
noun/ˌɑbsəˈlɛsəns/
Frequency rank: #17,604 most common English word
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the process of becoming outdated or no longer useful.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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