Disuse
/dɪsˈjuːs/noun
The state of being no longer used.
The old factory fell into disuse after it was closed down.
Often appears as...
- fall into disuse
- go into disuse
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Time's Impact
Disuse often implies something became outdated or replaced by newer alternatives.
The typewriter has fallen into disuse since computers became widespread.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Disuse can refer to non-physical concepts, like laws or languages, not being applied or spoken.
Several old legal provisions have gone into disuse over the years.
Pro Tip 3/3Implies Decay
When something falls into disuse, it often deteriorates or becomes less functional over time.
The abandoned manor is in a state of disuse and has begun to decay.
Compare with
abandondormancyinactivityneglectobsolescencesuspension
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