defunct
Syllabification: (de·funct)
Pronunciation: /diˈfəNGkt/
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Definition of defunct
adjective
Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense 'deceased'): from Latin defunctus 'dead', past participle of defungi 'carry out, finish', from de- (expressing reversal) + fungi 'perform'
