defunct
Americanadjective
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no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning.
a defunct law; a defunct organization.
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no longer in existence; dead; extinct.
a defunct person; a defunct tribe of Indians.
noun
adjective
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no longer living; dead or extinct
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no longer operative or valid
Other Word Forms
- defunctive adjective
- defunctness noun
- nondefunct adjective
Etymology
Origin of defunct
1540–50; < Latin dēfunctus discharged, dead (past participle of dēfungī ), equivalent to dē- de- + functus performed; function
Example Sentences
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At a defunct power plant, Musk announced plans to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant, to be a joint venture among Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX.
From Barron's
Signage for new and defunct art galleries appear with letters roasted dry by the relentless California sun until the edges of words peel away, looking like they were written in calligraphy.
From Los Angeles Times
At least one person associated with the transactions of the defunct tech company is cooperating with federal prosecutors, according to two sources familiar with the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times
“Vladimir” begs comparison to two other fairly recent defunct and superior comedies, for different reasons.
At least one person associated with the transactions of the defunct tech company AllHere is cooperating with federal prosecutors, according to two sources familiar with the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times
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