obsolescence

Definitions

The process of becoming outdated or no longer used.

The state of being no longer produced or accepted as current.

Examples

The rapid pace of technological advancement often leads to the planned obsolescence of consumer electronics.

Many experts argue that the obsolescence of traditional print media is an inevitable consequence of the digital age.

Synonyms

outdatedness archaic nature disuse superannuation antiquity fossilization

Antonyms

modernity currency freshness up-to-dateness newness contemporary relevance