Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-fuhngk-tiv]
- /dɪˈfʌŋk tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-fuhngk-tiv]
- /dɪˈfʌŋk tɪv/
Definitions of defunctive word
- adjective defunctive of or relating to the dead; funereal. 1
- noun defunctive (obsolete) funereal. 1
- adjective defunctive (archaic) funereal. 0
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Origin of defunctive
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin dēfunct(us) defunct + -ive
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Parts of speech for Defunctive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defunctive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
defunctive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defunctive
adj defunctive
- appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
- cadaverous — If you describe someone as cadaverous, you mean they are extremely thin and pale.
- dreadful — causing great dread, fear, or terror; terrible: a dreadful storm.
- gaunt — extremely thin and bony; haggard and drawn, as from great hunger, weariness, or torture; emaciated.
- ghastly — shockingly frightful or dreadful; horrible: a ghastly murder.
adjective defunctive
- corpselike — Resembling a corpse.
Antonyms for defunctive
adj defunctive
- animated — Someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- harmless — without the power or desire to do harm; innocuous: He looks mean but he's harmless; a harmless Halloween prank.
- healthful — conducive to health; wholesome or salutary: a healthful diet.
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
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