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- [dih-fuhngkt]
- /dɪˈfʌŋkt/
- /dɪˈfʌŋkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fuhngkt]
- /dɪˈfʌŋkt/
Definitions of defunct word
- adjective defunct If something is defunct, it no longer exists or has stopped functioning or operating. 3
- adjective defunct no longer living; dead or extinct 3
- adjective defunct no longer operative or valid 3
- adjective defunct no longer living or existing; dead or extinct 3
- adjective defunct no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning: a defunct law; a defunct organization. 1
- adjective defunct no longer in existence; dead; extinct: a defunct person; a defunct tribe of Indians. 1
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Origin of defunct
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin dēfunctus discharged, dead (past participle of dēfungī), equivalent to dē- de- + functus performed; see function
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Parts of speech for Defunct
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defunct popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defunct
adj defunct
- vanished — to disappear from sight, especially quickly; become invisible: The frost vanished when the sun came out.
- obsolete — no longer in general use; fallen into disuse: an obsolete expression.
- nonexistent — absence of existence.
- asleep — Someone who is asleep is sleeping.
- bygone — Bygone means happening or existing a very long time ago.
adjective defunct
- redundant — characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix: a redundant style.
- outdated — no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.
- out-of-date — gone out of style or fashion; outmoded; obsolete: out-of-date fashions; out-of-date ideas.
Antonyms for defunct
adj defunct
- functioning — the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.
- operative — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
- working — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- alive — If people or animals are alive, they are not dead.
adjective defunct
- current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
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