Disuse

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /dɪsˈjus/

Origin

From Old French desuser

Full definition of disuse

Noun

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

Derived terms

• disused

Verb

1. (transitive) To cease the use of.
2. (transitive, archaic) To disaccustom.He was disused to hard work.
• John DonneDisuse me from ... pain.

Anagrams

• issued