superannuated Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb retire and pension (someone) because of age or physical inability
   superannuate.
   
2. verb declare to be obsolete
   superannuate.
   
3. verb become obsolete
   superannuate.
   
4. verb retire or become ineligible because of old age or infirmity
   superannuate.
   
5. adjective satellite too old to be useful
   overage; overaged; over-the-hill.
   
   • He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders"- Anthony Trollope
6. adjective satellite old; no longer valid or fashionable
   out-of-date; outdated.
   
   • obsolete words
   • an obsolete locomotive
   • outdated equipment
   • superannuated laws
   • out-of-date ideas

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