superannuate

Meanings

• Verb

  To retire or make something obsolete by setting a mandatory retirement age.

  - "Employees are required to superannuate at the age of 65."
  - "The company's policy is to superannuate all employees after 30 years of service."

• Verb

  To become old or outdated.

  - "This computer model has been superannuated and is no longer supported."
  - "The information in this book is now superannuated and outdated."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌsuːpəɹˈænjueɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

age , obsolesce , pension , call it a day , hang up one's boots , pension , pension off , put out to pasture

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with superannuate
annulate , innoculate , oblate , vaccinate

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Variants

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superannuate , superannuated , superannuates , superannuating , superannuation , superannuations

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Forms

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superannuated, superannuates, superannuatedly

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'superannus', meaning 'beyond age' or 'past one's prime'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'superannuation' was first used in the late 16th century to refer to a surplus or excess.

2. In some countries, the mandatory retirement age for certain professions, such as pilots or air traffic controllers, is much younger than for other occupations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retirement: The withdrawal from one's occupation or regular employment, typically due to age or disability.

2. Mandatory retirement age: The age at which an employee is required to retire from their job.

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Culture

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Superannuation has historical significance as a way to ensure that older workers are not forced to continue working past a certain age, allowing them to retire with dignity and financial security. It has also been a topic of debate in discussions about age discrimination and the impact of mandatory retirement ages on employment opportunities.

How to Memorize "superannuate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of 'superannuation' as a retirement age or a process of becoming obsolete. Imagine a group of people retiring from their jobs or an old computer being replaced with a new one.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'superannuate' with retirement, aging, or becoming obsolete. Connect it to concepts like 'pension' or 'Social Security'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Super Annuate, Super Age' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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