desuete Meaning & Definition
/ˈdɛswɪt/
What Does Desuete Mean?
As an adjective, desuete means Disused; out of use.
Desuete at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛswɪt/ |
| Comparative / superlative | more desuete, most desuete |
Desuete Definition (Adjective)
- Disused; out of use.
Synonyms of Desuete
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Desuete synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
desuete (comparative more desuete, superlative most desuete)
Origin of Desuete
Probably via Italian, from Latin dēsuētus (“unused”), past participle of dēsuēscō (“to disuse”), from dē- + suēscō (“to make use of”).