OBSOLESCE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

become obsolete, fall into disuse

Example: This word has not obsolesced, although it is rarely used

Categories: Change

Synonyms

Obsolesce

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "obsolesce" comes from Latin obsolescere.

🔗 Related Words

adolescent – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.

➡️ Words that Start with OB

Object Obligates Objectively Obligati Obfuscations Obstructionism Objects Obsequiousnesses Obscurantists Obtruded Objectionable Oblong

Words that End with CE ⬅️

Fieldmice Fierce Finance Insurgence Intelligence Intemperance Interdependence Interface Interference Interlace Intermittence Interstice