Adjective: superannuated ,soo-pu(r)'an-yoo,ey-tid
- Too old to be useful
"He left the house … for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders";
- overage, overaged, over-the-hill
- No longer current or applicable
"superannuated regulations from the previous century";
- outdated, out-of-date, obsolete, old
- Retire and pension (someone) because of age or physical inability
"The company superannuated several long-time employees who had reached retirement age"
- Declare to be obsolete
"The company superannuated the old software system"
- Become obsolete
"This technology will soon superannuate"
- Retire or become ineligible because of old age or infirmity
"The company superannuated employees at age 65"
See also: noncurrent, old
Type of: adjudge, change, declare, hold, retire
Encyclopedia: Superannuated
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