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Added 10 October 2026

disuse

/dɪsˈjuːs/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about disuse at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The state of not being used; neglect.
The garden fell into disuse and became overgrown.

verb

To cease the use of.
To disaccustom.
He was disused to hard work.

Origin

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

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