defunct

• Descreve algo que não existe mais, não funciona mais ou não é mais usado; extinto ou obsoleto.

Describes something that no longer exists, functions, or is in use; extinct or obsolete.

1. No longer existing or functioningC1formal

   No longer in existence, use, or operation; dead or extinct.

   Extinto

   • The company went defunct after the economic crisis.
   • Many defunct languages are studied by linguists.
   • The defunct factory was demolished last year.

   Sinônimosdeaddiscontinuedendedexpiredextinctinactiveinoperativeinvalidnonexistentobsoletevoid

   Antônimosactivealiveexistingfunctioningoperativeviable

2. No longer valid or relevantC1formal

   No longer having legal force, effect, or relevance.

   Sem efeito

   • The defunct law was replaced by new legislation.
   • His defunct passport could not be used for travel.
   • The defunct contract was voided by the court.

   Sinônimosexpiredinoperativeinvalidlapsednullobsoleteoutdatedvoid

   Antônimoscurrentoperativevalid