Superannuate

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /suːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

Definitions of superannuate

verb to retire or become ineligible for active duty due to age or infirmity

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather will superannuate next year after working at the same company for 40 years.

A2 Many employees choose to superannuate once they reach a certain age and qualify for retirement benefits.

B1 The company offers a generous package for employees who decide to superannuate early.

B2 After years of hard work, she finally made the decision to superannuate and enjoy her retirement.

C1 As he began to superannuate, he realized the importance of planning for his financial future.

C2 The CEO's decision to superannuate sparked discussions about the company's succession plan and future direction.

Examples of superannuate in a Sentence

formal Employees are encouraged to superannuate once they reach the retirement age.

informal Many people choose to superannuate once they hit a certain age.

slang Some folks just want to superannuate and enjoy their golden years.

figurative Ideas that are outdated and no longer relevant should superannuate in order to make room for new innovations.

Grammatical Forms of superannuate

past tense

superannuated

plural

superannuates

comparative

more superannuated

superlative

most superannuated

present tense

superannuates

future tense

will superannuate

perfect tense

have superannuated

continuous tense

is superannuating

singular

superannuate

positive degree

superannuate

infinitive

to superannuate

gerund

superannuating

participle

superannuating

Origin and Evolution of superannuate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'superannuate' originated from Latin roots, with 'super' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' and 'annus' meaning 'year'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who had reached an age where they were no longer fit for duty or work, the word 'superannuate' has evolved to also mean becoming outdated or obsolete in a more general sense.