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   De·fec·tive

   /dəˈfektiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. imperfect or faulty: "complaints over defective goods" Similar faultyflawedimperfectshoddyinoperativenot workingnot functioningnonfunctioningmalfunctioningout of orderunsoundweakdeficientincompletein disrepairbrokencrackedtornscratcheddeformedwarpedbuckledinformal:gone wrongon the blinkknackeredduffOpposite workingperfect
   • ▪ lacking or deficient: "dystrophin is commonly defective in muscle tissue" Similar lackingwantingdeficientinadequateinsufficientshortlowscant
   • ▪ (of a word) not having all the inflections normal for the part of speech.
   • 2. having an intellectual disability. dated, offensive

   noun

   • 1. a person with an intellectual disability. dated, offensive

   Derivatives

   • 1. defectively adverb
   • 2. defectiveness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEFECTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DEFECTIVE meaning: 1. Something that is defective has a fault in it and does not work correctly: 2. Something that is…. Learn more.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › defectiveDefective - definition of defective by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Having or showing a defect; faulty: a defective appliance. 2. Grammar Lacking one or more of the inflected forms normal for a particular category of word, as the verb may in English. n. Offensive. One who has a physical or mental disability. de·fec′tive·ly adv. de·fec′tive·ness n.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › defectiveDefective - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of defective. adjective. having a defect. “I returned the appliance because it was defective ” synonyms: faulty. imperfect. not perfect; defective or inadequate. adjective. not working properly. “a defective appliance” synonyms: bad. malfunctioning, nonfunctional. not performing or able to perform its regular function. adjective.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › defectDefect Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEFECT is an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming, flaw. How to use defect in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFECTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · If something is defective, there is something wrong with it and it does not work properly. Her sight was becoming defective. Retailers can return defective merchandise.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondefective adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   having a fault or faults; not perfect or complete synonym faulty. If the goods are defective you should get a full refund.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › defectiveDefective Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   DEFECTIVE meaning: having a problem or fault that prevents something from working correctly having a defect or flaw.