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obsolescence

ob·so·les·cence

UK/ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns/ US/ˌɑb.səˈlɛs.əns/ uncommon

noun

1.

the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date

  • “a policy of planned obsolescence”

Origin

From Latin obsolēscēns (present participle of obsolēscere).

Phrases

  • built-in obsolescence
  • planned obsolescence
  • programmed obsolescence
  • shelf life
  • the box they're going to bury it in

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