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disrepair
noun dis·re·pair \ˌdis-ri-ˈper\
: the state of needing to be repaired : bad condition
Full Definition of DISREPAIR
: the state of being in need of repair <a building fallen into disrepair>
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First Known Use of DISREPAIR
1798
Related to DISREPAIR
- Synonyms
- desolation, dilapidation, neglect, seediness
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DISREPAIR Defined for Kids
disrepair
noun dis·re·pair \ˌdis-ri-ˈper\
Definition of DISREPAIR for Kids
: the condition of needing to be fixed <The house was in disrepair.>
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