SUPERANNUATE Definition & Meaning

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superannuate

[soo-per-an-yoo-eyt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

superannuated, superannuating

to allow to retire from service or office on a pension because of age or infirmity.
to set aside as out of date; remove as too old.

verb (used without object)

superannuated, superannuating

to be or become old, out of date, or retired.

superannuate

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verb

to pension off
to discard as obsolete or old-fashioned

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of superannuate¹

First recorded in 1640–50; back formation from superannuated

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Disney may have figured that it had a couple of surefire hits in its pipeline with “The Marvels” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a sequel in that already superannuated series.

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Before they can solve that mystery and save their lives, the superannuated Sphinxes have to deal with the vicious Brad.

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For all of Anne’s responsibilities, a superannuated law on male royal primogeniture puts limits on her role.

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Its high-tech windmills and superannuated smokestacks are only the most visible evidence of a three-decade campaign.

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Breasts come in for their share of drollery as well in a play that sets up two superannuated choruses, one droopily male, the other saggingly female.

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