Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

obsolesce

verb

/ˌäb-sə-ˈles/

Definition

to become obsolete or no longer useful

Examples

Many traditional skills tend to obsolesce as new technologies emerge.
The rapid development of digital media has caused many print publications to obsolesce.

Meaning

Obsolesce refers to the process by which something becomes outdated or no longer in use due to advancements in technology or changes in societal preferences.