DEFUNCT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

no longer in force or use; inactive

Example: a defunct law; a defunct organization

Part of speech: Adjective

having ceased to exist or live

Example: the will of a defunct aunt; a defunct Indian tribe

The word "defunct" comes from Latin dēfunctus, which comes from Old French defunct. Many other languages have similar words:

Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.