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disuse

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈjuːs/

The English word “disuse” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The state of not being used; neglect.

verb

  1. To cease the use of.
  2. To disaccustom.

Etymology

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

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