Meaning of the word superannuated in English

What does superannuated mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

superannuated

US /ˌsuː.pɚˈæn.ju.eɪ.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˌsuː.pərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

Adjective

1.

obsolete or outdated due to age or new developments

Example:
The factory was full of superannuated machinery that needed to be replaced.
His ideas on education were considered superannuated by modern standards.
2.

retired or discharged from service with a pension due to age or infirmity

Example:
The professor, now superannuated, spent his days writing memoirs.
Many of the older employees were superannuated and replaced by younger staff.