Desuetude

Pronunciation: /dɪˈswɛtjud/

Definitions of desuetude

noun a state of disuse or inactivity

Example Sentences

A1 Desuetude is a legal term that refers to something falling out of use or practice.

A2 The old law had fallen into desuetude and was no longer enforced.

B1 The tradition of sending letters by mail is slowly fading into desuetude with the rise of email.

B2 The once popular form of communication has now fallen into desuetude due to technological advancements.

C1 The company's outdated policies have been in desuetude for years, causing confusion among employees.

C2 The ancient language had long been in desuetude until a revival movement brought it back into use.

Examples of desuetude in a Sentence

formal The law fell into desuetude after not being enforced for many years.

informal The tradition of wearing hats to church has fallen into desuetude.

slang No one really uses that slang term anymore, it's in desuetude.

figurative His once popular music career has now faded into desuetude.

Grammatical Forms of desuetude

• past tense: desuetuded
• plural: desuetudes
• comparative: more desuetude
• superlative: most desuetude
• present tense: desuetudes
• future tense: will desuetude
• perfect tense: have desuetuded
• continuous tense: is desuetuding
• singular: desuetude
• positive degree: desuetude
• infinitive: to desuetude
• gerund: desuetuding
• participle: desuetuding

Origin and Evolution of desuetude

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'desuetude' originated from the Latin word 'desuetudo', meaning disuse or cessation of use.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a state of disuse or obsolescence, the word 'desuetude' has evolved to also describe the gradual abandonment or neglect of customs, traditions, or practices.