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disrepair

noun

  1. state of a system that is no longer able to function, that may or may not be repairable
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.ɹɪˈpɛə(ɹ)/ / /ˌdɪs.ɹɪˈpɛɚ/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English repair English disrepair From dis- + repair.

  1. The state of being in poor condition, in need of repair.

    The sewing machine is in disrepair.

    The house had fallen into such disrepair that no agent would show it to buyers.

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English repair English disrepair From dis- + repair.

  1. To get into a state of disrepair.

    The house was disrepairing before your very eyes.

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