noun · academic
obsolescence
UK/ˌɒbsəˈlɛsəns/US/ˌɑːbsəˈlɛsəns/ob·so·LES·cence
the state of being no longer useful or in fashion; becoming obsolete
Examples
“Planned obsolescence encourages consumers to replace products more often.”
“The obsolescence of older operating systems creates security risks.”
“Designers are criticised for contributing to product obsolescence rather than durability.”
Band 8 sentence
“Regulatory intervention is necessary to discourage planned obsolescence and promote a circular economy.”
Collocations
- planned obsolescence
- technological obsolescence
- accelerate obsolescence
Word family
Common mistakes
obsolete (used as noun)→obsolescence (noun) / obsolete (adjective)
obsoletion→obsolescence
planned obsolete→planned obsolescence
Say it for a higher band
5old→6outdated→7+obsolescence
Synonyms
outdatedness
becoming obsolete
Easily confused
obsolete
“The company's old model quickly became obsolete after the new version was released.”
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