
Disuse
Time's Impact
Disuse often implies something became outdated or replaced by newer alternatives.
The typewriter has fallen into disuse since computers became widespread.
Not 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.
Implies 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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