Superannuated

Pronunciation: /suːpəˈræn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

Definitions of superannuated

adjective Superannuated is an adjective that means outdated or obsolete, typically referring to a person who is retired or past the age of usefulness.

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather's superannuated car still runs smoothly.

A2 The company decided to replace the superannuated computers with new ones.

B1 The superannuated policies of the organization were causing inefficiencies.

B2 The superannuated equipment needed to be upgraded to improve productivity.

C1 The superannuated infrastructure of the city was in dire need of renovation.

C2 The superannuated professor was still highly respected for his knowledge and experience.

Examples of superannuated in a Sentence

formal The company decided to replace the superannuated equipment with newer models.

informal They finally got rid of the old superannuated stuff in the office.

slang I can't believe they were still using that superannuated technology.

figurative Her superannuated way of thinking was holding her back from progress.

Grammatical Forms of superannuated

• past tense: superannuated
• plural: superannuateds
• comparative: more superannuated
• superlative: most superannuated
• present tense: superannuates
• future tense: will superannuate
• perfect tense: have superannuated
• continuous tense: is superannuating
• singular: superannuated
• positive degree: superannuated
• infinitive: to superannuate
• gerund: superannuating
• participle: superannuated

Origin and Evolution of superannuated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'superannuated' originated from the Latin word 'superannuatus', which is a combination of 'super' meaning 'over, above' and 'annuatus' meaning 'aged, yearly'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to something or someone that is retired or obsolete due to old age, the word 'superannuated' has evolved to also mean outdated or no longer effective in a more general sense.