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    defunct

    defunct - Dictionary definition and meaning for word defunct

    Definition
    (adj) no longer in force or use; inactive
    Example Sentence
    • a defunct law
    • a defunct organization
    Definition
    (adj) having ceased to exist or live
    Example Sentence
    • the will of a defunct aunt
    • a defunct Indian tribe
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for defunct

de (means without) + funct(function)..so something without a functioning is considered DEAD.

DEFUNCT: DE-FUNCT; funky is something which is current trend...defunct is something no longer used, or dead

de functional part dead, no longer in use or existence

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