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ˌɒb səˈlɛs əntob·so·les·cent
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Princeton's WordNet
obsolescentadjective
becoming obsolete
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obsolescentadjective
In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet.
Etymology: First attested circa 1780, from obsolescentum.
Webster Dictionary
Obsolescentadjective
going out of use; becoming obsolete; passing into desuetude
Etymology: [L. obsolescens, -entis, p. pr. of obsolescere, to wear out gradually, to fall into disuse; ob (see Ob-) + solere to use, be wont.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Obsolescent
ob-so-les′ent, adj. going out of use.—n. Obsolesc′ence.—adj. Ob′solete, gone out of use: antiquated: (zool.) obscure: not clearly marked or developed: rudimental.—adv. Ob′soletely.—ns. Ob′soleteness; Obsolē′tion (rare); Ob′soletism. [L. obsolescens, -entis, pr.p. of obsolescĕre, obsoletum—ob, before, solēre, to be wont.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of obsolescent in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of obsolescent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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