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10 Language-to-English DictionariesObsolescence
/ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated.
"The rapid technological advancements have led to the obsolescence of many traditional jobs." - 2
The state of being no longer used or useful.
"The obsolescence of the old software made it difficult for the company to maintain its systems."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'obsolescence' originates from the Latin word 'obsolescere', meaning 'to fall into disuse'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting the gradual process of becoming outdated or no longer useful.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Obsolescence" is said worldwide
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Obsolescence
Transliteration: ob-so-les-sance
"L'obsolescence rapide des technologies a changé le marché du travail."
Obsoleszenz
Transliteration: ob-so-le-zenz
"Die Obsoleszenz alter Technologien ist ein großes Problem für Unternehmen."
Obsolescenza
Transliteration: ob-so-les-cen-za
"L'obsolescenza dei prodotti elettronici è un fenomeno comune."
Obsolescencia
Transliteration: ob-so-les-cen-cia
"La obsolescencia de los dispositivos tecnológicos es un desafío constante."
Obsolescência
Transliteration: ob-so-les-cên-cia
"A obsolescência dos produtos eletrônicos é um problema crescente."
पुरातनता
Transliteration: purātantā
"पुरातनता के कारण कई तकनीकें अप्रचलित हो गई हैं।"
过时
Transliteration: guò shí
"技术的快速发展导致了许多产品的过时。"
노후화
Transliteration: nohuhwa
"기술의 발전으로 인해 많은 제품이 노후화되고 있습니다."
陳腐化
Transliteration: chinpu ka
"技術の進歩により、多くの製品が陳腐化しています。"
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