DEFUNCT
(adj.sat, noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Defunct.
How to pronounce defunct:
UK
Defunct - as an adjective satellite
No longer in force or use; inactive
Example: "A defunct law"
Having ceased to exist or live
Example: "The will of a defunct aunt"
Defunct - as a noun
The dead person (referred to).
Defunct - as a verb
To make defunct.
Defunct - as an adjective
Deceased, dead.
No longer in use, inactive.
Specifically, of a program: that has terminated but is still shown in the list of processes because the parent process that created it is still running and has not yet reaped it. see also zombie, zombie process.
No longer in business or service.
(of a language) no longer spoken.
Example Sentences
"The company went bankrupt and is now defunct."
"The defunct amusement park was once a popular attraction."
"The defunct law was no longer enforceable."
"The defunct computer system couldn't handle the new software."
"The defunct railway station was converted into a museum."
Word Game Points
Is DEFUNCT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defunct is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFUNCT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DEFUNCT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defunct is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFUNCT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is DEFUNCT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defunct is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFUNCT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
