English Explanatory Dictionary

disuse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of not being used; neglect.
verb
  1. To cease the use of.
  2. To disaccustom.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈjuːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disuse.wav /dɪsˈjuːz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disuse2.wav

Word forms

disuse disuses disusing disused

Etymology

From Old French desuser, equivalent to dis- + use.

Synonyms

desuetude obsoleteness unuse disusage disuse inusitation obsolescence obsoletion superannuation

Derived words

disused
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