disusage

/dɪsˈjuːsɪdʒ/ (dis-oo-sij)

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of discontinuing the use of something, such as a word, phrase, or practice.

“The shift in language towards more inclusive vocabulary has led to disusage of outdated terms.”

Synonyms

  • abandonment
  • discontinuation
  • phasing out

Antonyms

  • adoption
  • implementation
  • institution