defunct

Speech parts

1. defunct - Noun

2. defunct - Adjective

3. defunct - Verb

4. defunct - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Having finished the course of life; dead; deceased.

A dead person; one deceased.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

outdated antiquated disused old-fashioned neolithic carrion awol out late off lost past passe ancient dead
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Antonyms

swish new modern present current living
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Related terms

function bankrupt

Phrases with the word

become defunct

Examples

The consciousness of being deemed dead, is next to the presumable unpleasantness of being so in reality. One feels like his own ghost unlawfully tenanting a defunct carcass. Herman Melville

• Amended provision under the Unprogrammed Fund earmarking P472.485 million to cover the terminal leave benefits of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) employees when they were still under the defunct Bureau of Post. Francis Escudero

Nye is a former Boeing engineer whose name (besides meaning 'new' in Danish) has become synonymous with wacky popular science ever since he became a cast member on KING/5's now defunct late-night comedy show, 'Almost Live.' Bill Nye

A much prayed for defunct goes straight to hell. Portuguese Proverb

the will of a defunct aunt Source: Internet

a defunct Indian tribe Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

defucosylation defuel defugalty defunction defunctionalization defunctionalize