superannuate

[ soo-per-an-yoo-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, su·per·an·nu·at·ed, su·per·an·nu·at·ing.

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 to set aside as out of date; remove as too old.

verb (used without object)

, su·per·an·nu·at·ed, su·per·an·nu·at·ing.

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 to be or become old, out of date, or retired.

superannuate

/ ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪt /

verb

1. to pension off
2. to discard as obsolete or old-fashioned

Word History and Origins

Origin of superannuate¹

First recorded in 1640–50; back formation from superannuated

Example Sentences

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Washington Post

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

From New York Times

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

From New York Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times