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DEFUNCT

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Dictionary entry overview: What does defunct mean?

• DEFUNCT (adjective)
The adjective DEFUNCT has 2 senses:

1. no longer in force or use; inactive
2. having ceased to exist or live

Familiarity information: DEFUNCT used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• DEFUNCT (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

No longer in force or use; inactive

Synonyms:

defunct; dead

Context examples:

a defunct (or dead) law / a defunct organization

Similar:

inoperative (not operating)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Having ceased to exist or live

Context examples:

the will of a defunct aunt / a defunct Indian tribe

Similar:

dead (no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life)

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