How Do You Spell OBSOLESCE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒbsəlˌɛs] (IPA)

The word "obsolesce" is pronounced as /əbˈsoʊles/. It means to become obsolete, outdated or out of use. The spelling of this word can be tricky as it has two silent letters: "b" and "c". The "b" is there to maintain the root word "obsolete" which this word is derived from, while the "c" is there to maintain the correct pronunciation. In order to spell this word correctly, one must remember the silent letters and make sure to include them in writing.

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OBSOLESCE Meaning and Definition

  1. Obsolesce refers to the gradual process of becoming outdated or no longer relevant or useful. It describes the decline or fading out of something, usually due to advancements or improvements in technology, knowledge, or societal changes. This term is often used in the context of obsolete technology, ideas, practices, or products that have lost their value or effectiveness over time.

    When something becomes obsolete, it means that it has been surpassed or replaced by alternative solutions that are more efficient, convenient, or beneficial. This may occur as a result of technological innovations rendering older devices or systems outdated, such as the transition from typewriters to computers, or from landline phones to smartphones.

    Obsolescence can also refer to ideas or practices that are no longer in line with contemporary beliefs, standards, or needs. For example, outdated educational methods may obsolesce as new research and teaching techniques emerge.

    In addition to technological and intellectual advancements, obsolescence can also result from shifts in cultural, social, or economic trends. Fashions, trends, or consumer preferences can render certain products or styles obsolete, leading to their decline or discontinuation.

    In summary, obsolescence is the process by which something becomes outdated or less relevant due to technological, intellectual, or societal changes, resulting in its decline or disappearance.

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Etymology of OBSOLESCE

The word "obsolesce" comes from the Latin verb "obsolescere", which is a combination of the prefix "ob-" (meaning "against") and the verb "solescere" (meaning "to grow old or decay"). Ultimately, "solescere" is derived from the Latin word "solus", meaning "alone" or "by oneself". The term "obsolesce" first appeared in the English language in the early 20th century, and it refers to the act of becoming obsolete or outdated.

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Conjugate verb Obsolesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have obsolesced
you would have obsolesced
he/she/it would have obsolesced
we would have obsolesced
they would have obsolesced
I would have obsolesce
you would have obsolesce
he/she/it would have obsolesce
we would have obsolesce
they would have obsolesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been obsolescing
you would have been obsolescing
he/she/it would have been obsolescing
we would have been obsolescing
they would have been obsolescing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would obsolesce
you would obsolesce
he/she/it would obsolesce
we would obsolesce
they would obsolesce

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be obsolescing
you would be obsolescing
he/she/it would be obsolescing
we would be obsolescing
they would be obsolescing

FUTURE

I will obsolesce
you will obsolesce
he/she/it will obsolesce
we will obsolesce
they will obsolesce

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be obsolescing
you will be obsolescing
he/she/it will be obsolescing
we will be obsolescing
they will be obsolescing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have obsolesced
you will have obsolesced
he/she/it will have obsolesced
we will have obsolesced
they will have obsolesced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been obsolescing
you will have been obsolescing
he/she/it will have been obsolescing
we will have been obsolescing
they will have been obsolescing

IMPERATIVE

you obsolesce
we let´s obsolesce

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to obsolesce

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was obsolescing
you were obsolescing
he/she/it was obsolescing
we were obsolescing
they were obsolescing

PAST PARTICIPLE

obsolesced

PAST PERFECT

I had obsolesced
you had obsolesced
he/she/it had obsolesced
we had obsolesced
they had obsolesced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been obsolescing
you had been obsolescing
he/she/it had been obsolescing
we had been obsolescing
they had been obsolescing

PRESENT

I obsolesce
you obsolesce
he/she/it obsolesces
we obsolesce
they obsolesce

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am obsolescing
you are obsolescing
he/she/it is obsolescing
we are obsolescing
they are obsolescing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

obsolescing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have obsolesced
you have obsolesced
he/she/it has obsolesced
we have obsolesced
they have obsolesced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been obsolescing
you have been obsolescing
he/she/it has been obsolescing
we have been obsolescing
they have been obsolescing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it obsolesce

SIMPLE PAST

I obsolesced
you obsolesced
he/she/it obsolesced
we obsolesced
they obsolesced

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