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Synonyms of obsolescence

8 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for obsolescence is disuse. Other synonyms of obsolescence are superannuation, desuetude, obsoleteness and obsoletion. The opposite of obsolescence is use.

Synonyms and similar words for obsolescence

nounThe state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.

  • desuetudeThe state when something (for example, a custom or a law) is no longer observed nor practised; disuse, obsolescence.
  • obsoletenessThe quality or state of being obsolete or no longer in use.
  • obsoletionObsolescence.

nounMore synonyms

  • disusageGradual cessation of custom or use; disuse.
  • disuseThe state of not being used; neglect.
  • superannuationThe condition or of being superannuated; old age or obsolescence.
  • unuseDisuse.
  • inusitation archaicLack of use; disuse.

Opposite of obsolescence

nounMore antonyms

Meaning of obsolescence

  1. noun The state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.
  2. noun The process of becoming obsolete, outmoded or out of date.

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Questions about synonyms of obsolescence

What is another word for obsolescence?
Obsolescence has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as disuse, superannuation, desuetude, obsoleteness and obsoletion.
What is the opposite of obsolescence?
The opposite of obsolescence is use.
What does obsolescence mean?
Obsolescence means the state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: obsolescence (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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