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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈfʌŋkt/
defunct means: No longer working, operating, or being used, and unlikely to start again.
adjective
NO LONGER ACTIVEC1
No longer working, operating, or being used, and unlikely to start again.
- The company is now defunct.
- They bought equipment from a defunct factory.
- She once edited a magazine that is now defunct.
Questions about defunct
What does defunct mean?
No longer working, operating, or being used, and unlikely to start again.
What is defunct in other languages?
Türkçe: faaliyeti sona ermiş · Español: extinto · Français: disparu · Deutsch: stillgelegt · Italiano: cessato · 日本語: 活動を停止した
How do you pronounce defunct?
It is pronounced /dɪˈfʌŋkt/.
How do you use defunct in a sentence?
The company is now defunct. They bought equipment from a defunct factory.
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