obsolescent

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Pronunciation

/ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/ (UK)

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/ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/ (UK) · /ɑbsəˈlɛsənt/ (US)

Definition of obsolescent

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet.

“How can I live among this gentle obsolescent breed of heroes, and not weep?”

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From Latin obsolēscēns.

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