defunct

/dɛfʌŋkt/

Definitions

1. adjective

no longer in existence or operation; having ceased to function or be active

“The company went bankrupt and was subsequently declared defunct.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is no longer in existence or operation

“The defunct museum was once a popular tourist destination.”

3. verb

to declare or cause something to cease functioning or being active

“The new management decided to defunct the company’s outdated policies.”

Synonyms

  • extinct
  • inactive
  • obsolete

Antonyms

  • active
  • functioning
  • operative