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- Dictionarydefective/dɪˈfɛktɪv/
adjective
- 1. imperfect or faulty: "complaints over defective goods" Similar Opposite
- 2. having an intellectual disability. dated, offensive
noun
- 1. a person with an intellectual disability. dated, offensive
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Learn the meaning of defective as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use defective in grammar, medical, and kids contexts.
Defective means having a fault or not working correctly. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as machines, genes, logic, and more, with examples and translations.
Defective means having a defect or flaw, or not working properly. It can also be used to describe a person or thing that is below the usual standard or level, or a word that lacks some inflections.
Defective means having a fault or not working correctly. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as machines, eyesight, genes, and more, with examples and translations.
Defective means having or showing a defect, faulty, or subnormal in intelligence or behavior. It can also describe a word that lacks some inflected forms or a person who has a physical or mental disability.
adjective. not working properly. “a defective appliance” synonyms: bad. malfunctioning, nonfunctional. not performing or able to perform its regular function. adjective. markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior. “ defective speech” synonyms: abnormal, unnatural.
having a fault or faults; not perfect or complete synonym faulty. If the goods are defective you should get a full refund.