obsolescence

/ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns/noun

High School

The state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.

The process of becoming obsolete, outmoded or out of date.

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Synonyms

obsoleteness obsoletion

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

essence adolescence coalescence acquiescence luminescence convalescence phosphorescence senescence evanescence fluorescence

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

oad oak oar oas oat oba och oct oda odd

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

bly bol albo bali belk belz biel bila blau bohl

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