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Superannuate: meaning, definitions and examples

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superannuate

 

[ ˌsuː.pərˈæn.juː.eɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

retirement age

To superannuate means to retire or become obsolete, typically as a result of age or the passage of time. This term is often used in contexts related to employment, where an individual is considered too old to continue working or is eligible for pensions due to reaching the retirement age. It can also refer to equipment or technology that is outdated or no longer in use due to advancements. The concept plays a significant role in discussions about workforce dynamics and the implications of aging populations.

Synonyms

deprecate, displace, obsolete, retire

Examples of usage

  • He was superannuated after 30 years of service.
  • The policy allowed workers to superannuate at 65.
  • Many employees fear being superannuated before they are ready.

Translations

Translations of the word "superannuate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aposentar

🇮🇳 सेवानिवृत्त करना

🇩🇪 in den Ruhestand versetzen

🇮🇩 memensiunkan

🇺🇦 відправити на пенсію

🇵🇱 przenieść na emeryturę

🇯🇵 退職させる

🇫🇷 mettre à la retraite

🇪🇸 jubilar

🇹🇷 emekliye ayırmak

🇰🇷 퇴직시키다

🇸🇦 يستقيل

🇨🇿 odejít do důchodu

🇸🇰 odísť do dôchodku

🇨🇳 退休

🇸🇮 upokojiti

🇮🇸 fara á eftirlaun

🇰🇿 зейнетке шығару

🇬🇪 პენსიაზე გასვლა

🇦🇿 təqaüdə çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 jubilar

Etymology

The term 'superannuate' originates from the Latin word 'superannuatus,' meaning 'over-aged' or 'too old.' The prefix 'super-' means 'above' or 'beyond,' while 'annuatus' is derived from 'annus,' which means 'year.' This Latin term began to be used in English in the 17th century to describe someone who has reached an advanced age, especially in relation to work. Initially, it was primarily associated with retirement from public office or jobs, reflecting societal views on the appropriate age for individuals to step down from their roles due to age-related decline in capabilities or changes in societal expectations for older workers. Over time, the usage has expanded to include anything that is out of date or has been rendered irrelevant by newer developments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,447, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.