obsolescence

Meanings

• noun

  The state or condition of being no longer in use or up-to-date.

  - "The use of floppy disks has become obsolete."
  - "The old model car is an obsolete collectible."

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Synonyms

obsoleteness , obsoletion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obsolescence
residue , dew , new , mew , clue

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Variants

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obsolescence , obsolescences , built-in obsolescence , built-in/planned obsolescence , planned obsolescence

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Etymology

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From the Latin obsoleus, past participle of obsolvēre, meaning 'to make up for, discharge, or pay off'. The term came to mean 'worn out' or 'no longer in use' in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'obsolescence' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The obsolescence factor for some technologies, such as smartphones, can be as short as a few years.

3. Obsolescence is not always a bad thing – it can lead to innovation and progress.

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Related Concepts

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1. obsolescence factor: A measure of the rate at which a technology or product becomes outdated, typically expressed as the time it takes for a percentage of the installed base to be replaced.

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Culture

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Obsolescence has been a theme in literature and art, often symbolizing the passage of time, decay, or the outdated nature of things. In the context of technology, it can refer to the end of a product's life cycle, leading to the development of newer and more advanced replacements.

How to Memorize "obsolescence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dusty, forgotten library, where the books are no longer borrowed and the information they contain is outdated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obsolescence' with 'outdated' or 'no longer in use'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'obsolescence' starts with the letter 'o', which can be associated with 'old' or 'outdated'.

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