📱obsolescence

Meaning

The state of being no longer useful or in fashion; becoming outdated.

The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.

Example Sentences

The rapid obsolescence of smartphones makes people upgrade frequently.

The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.

Example Expressions

planned obsolescence

Synonyms

outdatedness, decline, extinction, deterioration, antiquation, disuse

Entry 1

outdatedness, decline, extinction, deterioration, antiquation

Entry 2

outdatedness, disuse, extinction

Antonyms

modernity, relevance, innovation, modernization, renewal

Entry 1

modernity, relevance, innovation

Entry 2

modernization, relevance, renewal

Collocations

planned obsolescence, product obsolescence, technological obsolescence, gradual obsolescence