Word of the Day: Desuetude

Can you pronounce desuetude?

February 21, 2026

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. Discontinuance from use or exercise. 2. Disuse. Help for Aspiring Inventors Every product starts with an idea. Davison helps everyday creators explore how those ideas can become real products or apps. For more than 30 years, the team has provided education, guidance, and structured services to help inventors make informed decisions. If you have an idea for an invention, request a free kit. Learn More *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. "The old movie theater fell into desuetude once the new multiplex opened across town." "Her high school French skills slipped into desuetude after years without practice." "The town's antique carousel sat in desuetude until volunteers raised money to restore it." Latin, 15th century The adage "use it or lose it" applies to the word "desuetude." It comes from the Latin "desuescere," meaning "to become unaccustomed." In English it implies ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words?

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