Meaning of superannuated in English

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    superannuated

    Definitions

    1. discharged as too old for use or work

    Examples

    • « especially with a pension »
    • « a superannuated civil servant »

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  2. 2. too old to be useful

    Examples

    • « He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders- Anthony Trollope »

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  3. 3. old

    Examples

    • « no longer in use or valid or fashionable »
    • « obsolete words »
    • « an obsolete locomotive »
    • « outdated equipment »
    • « superannuated laws »
    • « out-of-date ideas »

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