I. də̇ˈfəŋ(k)t, dēˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin defunctus, past participle of defungi to acquit oneself, die, from de- + fungi to perform, discharge — more at function
: a dead person — usually used with the
II. də̇ˈfəŋ(k)t, (ˈ)dē|f- adjective
Etymology: Latin defunctus
: having finished the course of life or existence : dead , deceased , extinct
a defunct aunt's will
a defunct journal
defunct economic theory