plural of obsolescence

In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet.

(uncountable) The state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected. / (countable) The process of becoming obsolete, outmoded or out of date.

In an obsolescent manner.

To become obsolete.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of obsolesce

present participle of obsolesce

simple past tense and past participle of obsolesce

A policy of deliberately planning or designing a product with a limited useful life, so it will become obsolete or nonfunctional after a certain period.

planned obsolescence implemented through deliberate limitations in software or hardware