Desuetude

[di'sju:itju:d]

Definition

(noun.) a state of inactivity or disuse.

Editor: Lucius--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The cessation of use; disuse; discontinuance of practice, custom, or fashion.

Editor: Manuel

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Disuse, discontinuance, non-observance.

Edited by Hilda

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Disuse, obsoleteness, non-observance

ANT:Use, vogue, custom, practice, observance, exercise, operation, permanence,perpetuation

Typist: Nelda

Definition

n. disuse: discontinuance of custom habit or practice.

Editor: Lyle