Definition

To allow someone to retire with a pension due to age or health issues, or to discard something because it is considered outdated.

Example

The company decided to superannuate several of its older employees to make way for new talent.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they are going to superannuate Mr. Thompson soon?

Really? I thought he was going to stay for a few more years.

Yeah, apparently they're replacing him with someone younger.

That makes sense; sometimes it's time to superannuate the old ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Superannuate → It is formed from "super-" (meaning over or above) and "annus" (meaning year). The word refers to being over a certain age or years, typically in the context of retirement or being too old for a particular role.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'over' ('super-') a certain number of 'years' ('annus') — that's why superannuate means to retire due to age.

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