defective (Meaning)
defective (s)
having a defect
markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior
not working properly
defective (a.)
Wanting in something; incomplete; lacking a part; deficient; imperfect; faulty; -- applied either to natural or moral qualities; as, a defective limb; defective timber; a defective copy or account; a defective character; defective rules.
Lacking some of the usual forms of declension or conjugation; as, a defective noun or verb.
defective (n.)
Anything that is defective or lacking in some respect.
One who is lacking physically or mentally.
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defective Sentence Examples
- The customer returned the defective laptop to the store for a refund.
- The manufacturer issued a recall for the defective airbags installed in certain car models.
- Despite its sleek design, the smartphone was rendered unusable due to a defective battery.
- The defective plumbing in the building caused water leaks throughout the structure.
- The company offered free replacements for any defective products within the warranty period.
- The defective wiring in the old house posed a serious safety hazard.
- The defective machinery on the factory floor halted production for several days.
- The defective thermostat caused the room temperature to fluctuate uncontrollably.
- The defective seal on the food container allowed air to enter, spoiling its contents.
- The defective sensor in the security system failed to detect intruders, compromising the building's safety.
FAQs About the word defective
having a defect, markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior, not working properlyWanting in something; incomplete; lacking a part;
flawed, broken, bad, faulty,imperfect, damaged, insufficient, amiss,incomplete, inadequate
intact, entire, complete, whole,perfect, whole, intact, complete, perfect, entire
The customer returned the defective laptop to the store for a refund.
The manufacturer issued a recall for the defective airbags installed in certain car models.
Despite its sleek design, the smartphone was rendered unusable due to a defective battery.
The defective plumbing in the building caused water leaks throughout the structure.
