defunct meaning
UK US /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ 2 syllables
defunct (adjective): no longer in force or use; inactive.
defunct has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
defunct as an adjective
- no longer in force or use; inactive
- a defunct law
- a defunct organization
Similar: inoperative
Related forms: defunctness
- having ceased to exist or live
- the will of a defunct aunt
- a defunct Indian tribe
Similar: dead
Related forms: defunctness
defunct in a sentence
- The statue stood as a remnant of a defunct civilization.
- If you look over there, you can see a defunct water tower.
- The project is now defunct.
- The campground was defunct.
- Tom lives down the road from a defunct granary.
How to pronounce defunct
defunct is pronounced /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in CT · 7-letter words
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