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- outdated
