Obsolescent

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /É’bsəˈlÉ›sÉ™nt/
• US IPA: /É‘bsəˈlÉ›sÉ™nt/

Origin

First attested circa 1780, from Latin obsolescentum.

Full definition of obsolescent

Adjective

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

Related terms

• obsolescence
• obsolescently