HyperDic: defunct

English > 2 senses of the word defunct:
ADJECTIVEalldefunctno longer in force or use
alldefuncthaving ceased to exist or live
defunct > pronunciation
Soundsdihfah'ngkt
Rhymesadjunct
English > defunct: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningno longer in force or use; inactive.
Examples
  • "a defunct law"
  • "a defunct organization"
Broaderinoperativenot working or taking effect
Spanishextinto, inactivo
Nounsdefunctnessno longer in existence
English > defunct: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving ceased to exist or live.
Examples
  • "the will of a defunct aunt"
  • "a defunct Indian tribe"
Broaderdeadno longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
Spanishdifunto
Catalandifunt
Nounsdefunctnessno longer in existence

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