defunct

/di'fʌɳkt/

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Word: Defunct

Part of Speech: Adjective

Usage Instructions:

• Use "defunct" to describe anything that used to exist or function but no longer does.

Examples:

1. "The old factory is now defunct; it hasn’t produced anything in years."
2. "She inherited a defunct business that had closed down."
3. "There are many defunct laws that are no longer enforced."

Advanced Usage:

• "Defunct" can also be used in more formal contexts, such as legal or historical discussions, to emphasize that something is outdated or has been abolished.

Word Variants:

• Defunctness (noun): The state of being defunct; e.g., "The defunctness of the organization was evident in its empty office."

Different Meanings:

• While "defunct" primarily refers to something that has ended or is inactive, in some contexts, it can refer to species or entities that are extinct.

Synonyms:

• Inactive
• Obsolete
• Extinct
• Nonexistent
• Out of operation

Antonyms:

• Active
• Existing
• Functioning
• Alive

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly include "defunct," but you might hear phrases like:
  • "Out of commission": This means something is not currently working or being used, similar to "defunct."

Summary:

"Defunct" is a useful word for describing things that are no longer in existence or active. It can apply to many contexts, including businesses, laws, and even social groups.

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Adjective

1. having ceased to exist or live
   • the will of a defunct aunt
   • a defunct Indian tribe
2. no longer in force or use; inactive
   • a defunct law
   • a defunct organization