What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disuse
Example
The old factory fell into disuse after the company went bankrupt. [disuse: noun]
Example
The park was closed due to disuse and lack of maintenance. [disuse: noun]
nonuse
Example
The company decided on the nonuse of plastic bags to reduce waste. [nonuse: noun]
Example
The machine was left in nonuse because it was too expensive to operate. [nonuse: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disuse is more common than nonuse in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disuse and nonuse?
Both disuse and nonuse are formal words that can be used in academic or technical writing.
