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Obsolescent

Definition:

(adjective) Becoming outdated or gradually falling into disuse.

Sense 1:

(adjective) Popular:

When referring to something popular, obsolescent means that it is gradually losing its popularity or becoming less commonly used.

Example sentence: Streaming services are making traditional cable TV obsolescent.

Sense 2:

(adjective) Local:

When referring to something local, obsolescent signifies that a particular local tradition, habit, or item is gradually fading away or being replaced by something more modern.

Example sentence: The opening of a new supermarket might make the nearby local grocery store obsolescent.

Sense 3:

(verb) Popular:

When used as a verb in the popular context, obsolescent means the act of making something gradually lose its popularity or usefulness.

Example sentence: The constant arrival of new smartphone models soon obsolescents the previous ones.

Sense 4:

(verb) Local:

When used as a verb in the local context, obsolescent means the act of gradually causing a local habit, tradition, or item to become outdated or less used.

Example sentence: The construction of an international coffee chain near the local café will obsolescent the latter in no time.