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Meaning of 'defunct' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Defunct [ a.]
- Having finished the course of life; dead; deceased.
2 . Defunct [ n.]
- A dead person; one deceased.

Meaning of 'defunct' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . defunct [ s]
Meaning (1):
- having ceased to exist or live
Example in sentence:
  • a defunct Indian tribe;
  • the will of a defunct aunt
Meaning (2):
- no longer in force or use; inactive
Example in sentence:
  • a defunct law;
  • a defunct organization

Nearby Words:

deface defaced defacement defacer defacing defail defailance defailure defalcate defalcated

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