Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-defunct

adjective
/ðə dɪˈfʌŋkt/
Definition
no longer existing or functioning
Examples
  • The defunct factory has been abandoned for years.
  • After the merger, several departments became defunct.
  • Many defunct websites can still be found in the Internet archive.
Meaning
The term ‘the-defunct’ refers to something that has ceased to exist or operate. It can describe an organization, system, or even a practice that is no longer in use.
Synonyms
  • obsolete
  • inactive
  • defunctive
  • outdated