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superannuating


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or being a pension that a person is entitled to receive on retirement, especially from a former employer.

    - "The superannuating fund provides financial security for retirees."
    - "Many public sector employees are entitled to superannuating benefits."

Synonyms

age , obsolesce , pension , call it a day , hang up one's boots , pension , pension off , put out to pasture
Variants
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superannuate , superannuated , superannuates , superannuating , superannuation , superannuations
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'superannus', meaning 'beyond the year'. In the context of pensions, it refers to a fund that provides benefits to retirees.


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  1. The first known use of the term 'superannuating' in the context of pensions was in the late 16th century.

  2. In some countries, the age at which one is eligible for superannuating benefits is gradually increasing to reflect longer life expectancies.


Related Concepts
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  1. Retirement: The process of leaving one's job or career after reaching a certain age or due to ill health. Superannuating is a type of retirement benefit.

  2. Pension: A regular payment made to someone, typically an employee or retiree, in recognition of services rendered or as a provision for old age.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'superannuating' has been used metaphorically to describe something or someone that is no longer relevant or effective. In art, it has been used as a theme in paintings depicting the passage of time and the aging process.

How to Memorize "superannuating"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of retirees receiving their monthly checks from a superannuating fund.
    - Visualize a clock ticking away the years until retirement age.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'superannuating' with the idea of retirement and financial security.
    - Think of the term as a synonym for pension or retirement fund.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Super Annuals Get Paid' to remember the meaning of superannuating.
    - Remember that superannuating is a type of retirement benefit.


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