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dead letter

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dead letter has 2 senses
  1. dead letter, non-issue - the state of something that has outlived its relevance
    --1 is a kind of state
  2. dead letter, dead mail - mail that can neither be delivered nor returned
    --2 is a kind of letter, missive

Definitions from the Web

Dead Letter

Definition:

A dead letter refers to a piece of mail that cannot be delivered to the intended recipient or is returned to the sender due to an incorrect or nonexistent address.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A letter that is unable to reach its destination due to an incorrect address or other delivery issues.

2. In a historical context, a letter that has become invalid or obsolete, often due to the death of the recipient.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to a letter that is undeliverable or has become invalid.

2. Figuratively describes something that is no longer relevant or effective.

Examples:

Noun:

1. He was disappointed when his letter was marked as a dead letter and returned to him.

2. In the 19th century, dead letters were a common occurrence due to inadequate mail systems.

Adjective:

1. The dead letter office is responsible for handling undelivered mail.

2. The outdated marketing strategy became a dead letter in the digital age.

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