Obsolescent
(adjective)
Becoming obsolete or out of date; falling into disuse.
Origin:
Mid 17th century, from latin obsolescent-, from obsolescere "grow old, wear out".
Examples:
- The company's technology was becoming obsolescent and they needed to invest in new equipment.
- The car was obsolescent, and the company stopped producing it.
- The building was obsolescent and needed to be demolished.
- The word "obsolescent" is often used to describe technology that is being phased out.
- The obsolescent equipment was replaced with the new one, which was more efficient and effective.