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defunct

adjective

having ceased to exist or live

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
EF
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪˈfʌŋkt

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. having ceased to exist or live

    “the will of a defunct aunt”

adjective

  1. no longer in force or use; inactive

    “a defunct law”

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Example Sentences

the will of a defunct aunt
a defunct Indian tribe
a defunct law
a defunct organization
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