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Senescence vs Obsolescence - What's the difference?

senescence | obsolescence |

As nouns the difference between senescence and obsolescence

is that senescence is (biology) the state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age while obsolescence is (uncountable) the state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.

senescence

English

(wikipedia senescence)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
  • (cell biology) Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
  • (gerontology) Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.
  • (botany) Fruit senescence, leading to ripening of fruit.

    • Related terms

    * senescent * senesce

    See also

    * biological immortality * senility

    obsolescence

    English

    (wikipedia obsolescence)

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.
  • *
  • (countable) The process of becoming obsolete, outmoded or out of date.
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    • Synonyms

    * obsoleteness (much less common) * obsoletion

    Derived terms

    * planned obsolescence

    Related terms

    * expiration * expiry * life span * obsolescent * obsolete * shelf life