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- [dih-fek-tiv]
- /dɪˈfɛk tɪv/
- /dɪˈfek.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fek-tiv]
- /dɪˈfɛk tɪv/
Definitions of defective word
- adjective defective If something is defective, there is something wrong with it and it does not work properly. 3
- adjective defective having a defect or flaw; imperfect; faulty 3
- adjective defective (of a person) below the usual standard or level, esp in intelligence 3
- adjective defective (of a word) lacking the full range of inflections characteristic of its form class, as for example must, which has no past tense 3
- adjective defective having a defect or defects; imperfect; faulty 3
- adjective defective lacking some of the usual forms of inflection 3
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Origin of defective
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; < Late Latin dēfectīvus, equivalent to dēfectus (see defect) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English defectif < Middle French < Late Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Defective
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defective popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defective
adj defective
- damaged — injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness: The storm did considerable damage to the crops.
- unhealthy — not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
- deficient — If someone or something is deficient in a particular thing, they do not have the full amount of it that they need in order to function normally or work properly.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
adjective defective
- substandard — below standard or less than adequate: substandard housing conditions.
- malfunctioning — failure to function properly: a malfunction of the liver; the malfunction of a rocket.
- on the blink — to open and close the eye, especially involuntarily; wink rapidly and repeatedly.
- unreliable — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
- broken — Broken is the past participle of break.
Antonyms for defective
adj defective
- working — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- adequate — If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
- ample — If there is an ample amount of something, there is enough of it and usually some extra.
- sufficient — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- faultless — without fault, flaw, or defect; perfect.
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