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Synonyms of desuetude

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Another word for desuetude is obsolescence. Other synonyms of desuetude are disuse, superannuation, obsoleteness, disusage and obsoletion.

Synonyms and similar words for desuetude

nounThe state when something (for example, a custom or a law) is no longer observed nor practised...

  • disuseThe state of not being used; neglect.
  • inusitationLack of use; disuse.
  • obsoletenessThe quality or state of being obsolete or no longer in use.
  • disusageGradual cessation of custom or use; disuse.
  • obsolescenceThe state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.
  • obsoletionObsolescence.
  • superannuationThe condition or of being superannuated; old age or obsolescence.
  • unuseDisuse.

Meaning of desuetude

  1. noun The state when something (for example, a custom or a law) is no longer observed nor practised; disuse, obsolescence.
  2. noun An instance of this.
  3. noun Chiefly followed by from or of: a cessation of practising or using something.

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Questions about synonyms of desuetude

What is another word for desuetude?
Desuetude has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as obsolescence, disuse, superannuation, obsoleteness, disusage, obsoletion and unuse.
What does desuetude mean?
Desuetude means the state when something (for example, a custom or a law) is no longer observed nor practised; disuse, obsolescence.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: desuetude (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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