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How do you spell Defunct?

Correct spelling

defunct

Remember: DE-FUNCT like FUNCTION - something that no longer functions

Why is defunct spelled this way?

From Latin defunctus, finished. DE (completely) + FUNGI (to perform). Something defunct has completely finished performing — existence concluded, purpose spent.

Common misspellings of defunct

defunktdisfunctdefuct

Example

The defunct factory still loomed over the abandoned neighborhood.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell defunct?+
The correct spelling is "defunct". Remember: DE-FUNCT like FUNCTION - something that no longer functions
Is it defunkt or defunct?+
The correct spelling is "defunct", not "defunkt".

Other commonly misspelled words

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