Defunct

usgb/dɪˈfʌŋkt/
adjective

If something is defunct, it no longer exists or works.

The organization is now defunct.
Visual representation of "defunct" - If something is defunct, it no longer exists or works.

Often appears as...

  • go defunct
  • become defunct
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Ceased Operations

Use 'defunct' for businesses or organizations that have stopped operating and dissolved.

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The airline went defunct after 50 years in business.
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Historical Context

'Defunct' can refer to practices or institutions that have become part of history.

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The feudal system is now defunct.
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Technological Shifts

Use when technology advances make older versions useless or redundant.

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With the introduction of smartphones, pagers are largely defunct.
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