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obsolescent
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ob·so·les·cent  (bs-lsnt)
adj.
1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete.
2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. Used of an organ or other part of an animal or plant.

[Latin obsolscns, obsolscent-, present participle of obsolscere, to fall into disuse : ob-, away; see ob- + solre, to be accustomed to.]

obso·lescence n.
obso·lescent·ly adv.

obsolescent
Adjective
becoming obsolete or out of date
obsolescence n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.obsolescent - becoming obsolete
noncurrent - not current or belonging to the present time
Translations
Spanish obsolescent [ɔbsəˈlɛsnt] adjque está cayendo en desuso
French obsolescent [ɔbsəˈlɛsnt] adjobsolescent(e)en voie d'être périmé(e)
Italian obsolescent [ɔbsəˈlɛsnt] adjobsolescente

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