What is another word for obsoleteness?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒbsəlˌiːtnəs] (IPA)

Obsoleteness refers to the state of being outdated or no longer useful. There are several synonyms for obsoleteness, including antiquated, archaic, fossilized, outdated, outmoded, and superannuated. Antiquated refers to something that is old-fashioned or no longer relevant, while archaic suggests a very old or outdated design or style. Fossilized implies a state of being completely petrified and unchanging. Outdated refers to something that is no longer modern or relevant, while outmoded suggests something that is no longer fashionable or in vogue. Finally, superannuated refers to something that is retired or no longer needed due to age or obsoleteness.

What are the hypernyms for Obsoleteness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Obsoleteness?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for obsoleteness (as nouns)

Usage examples for Obsoleteness

Whatever the worth of this opinion,-which is immaterial to the present contention,-a change so radical as from broadside battery to turreted ships, and from the latter back to broadside, though without entirely giving up turrets, should cause some reasonable hesitancy in imputing obsoleteness to any armored steamship.
"Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles"
Alfred T. Mahan
At the obsoleteness of Chaucer's own diction this critic, who writes entirely "for the better brought-up sort," is obliged to shake his learned head.
"Chaucer"
Adolphus William Ward

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