superannuated

[ soo-per-an-yoo-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. retired because of age or infirmity.
2. too old for use, work, service, or a position.
3. antiquated or obsolete:

   superannuated ideas.

superannuated

/ ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. discharged, esp with a pension, owing to age or illness
2. too old to serve usefully
3. obsolete

Word History and Origins

Origin of superannuated¹

1625–35; alteration (with -u- of annual ) of Medieval Latin superannātus over a year old (said of cattle), equivalent to super ann ( um ) beyond a year + -ātus -ate ¹; -ed ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of superannuated¹

C17: from Medieval Latin superannātus aged more than one year, from Latin super- + annus a year

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