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obsolescent

🇬🇧 UK/,ɒbsə'les(ə)nt/🇺🇸 US/.ɒbsә'lesәnt/
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Definitions

adj.

In the process of becoming outdated or no longer used, but not yet fully obsolete

逐渐过时的,即将被淘汰的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
obagainst, toward, in the way of
+
solalone, single; sun
+
escesuffix
+
ntsuffix
=obsolescent

Common Collocations

  • 1.become obsolescent逐渐过时
  • 2.obsolescent technology过时的技术

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Many film cameras are now obsolescent as digital technology dominates the photography market.

  • 2.

    Landline phones are becoming obsolescent in an age of smartphones and mobile connectivity.

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