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Definition of obsoleteness

obsoleteness

/ˌɑːb.səˈliːt.nəs/
ob · so · lete · ness
Adverb:obsoletely
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Adjective:obsolete
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obsoleteness Lexical Profile

obsoleteness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being obsolete, out of date, or no longer in general use.

Example

"The rapid pace of software updates quickly highlighted the obsoleteness of our older office computers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'obsoleteness' is grammatically valid and describes the static condition of being outdated, 'obsolescence' is far more common in modern English and can denote either the process of becoming obsolete or the resulting state.

• Rhymes for obsoleteness

• Nearby Words

obsolescence
obsolescent
obsolete
obsoleteness
obstacle
obstetrician
obstetrics

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Obsoleteness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/obsoleteness
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