Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: obsidional
Next word: obsolete
Definition of: obsolescent
(ob′sə·les′ənt) adjective
Growing obsolete. [<L obsolescens, -entis, ppr. of obsolescere grow old <ob- against + solere be accustomed, use]
—ob′so·les′cence noun
—ob′so·les′cent·ly adverb
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: