'Defunct' definitions:

Definition of 'defunct'

From: WordNet
adjective
No longer in force or use; inactive; "a defunct law"; "a defunct organization"
adjective
Having ceased to exist or live; "the will of a defunct aunt"; "a defunct Indian tribe"

Definition of 'Defunct'

From: GCIDE
  • Defunct \De*funct"\ (d[-e]*f[u^][ng]kt"). a. [L. defunctus, p. p. of defungi to acquit one's self of, to perform, finish, depart, die; de + fungi to perform, discharge: cf. F. d['e]funt. See Function.]
  • 1. Having finished the course of life; dead; deceased. "Defunct organs." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • The boar, defunct, lay tripped up, near. --Byron. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. No longer in effect or use; no longer operating; as, a defunct business; a defunct law. [PJC]

Definition of 'Defunct'

From: GCIDE
  • Defunct \De*funct"\, n. A dead person; one deceased. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'defunct'

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