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DEFUNCT

no longer living, existing, or functioning

The meaning of the word defunct is no longer living, existing, or functioning.

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WordMeaning
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
compulsorymandatory
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
cronea cruel or ugly old woman