Australian English Meaning of defective
faulty
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Definitions and Meaning of defective in English
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.
FAQs About the word defective
faulty
having a defect, markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior, not working properlyWanting in something; incomplete; lacking a part;
bad,smashed,damaged,faulty,flawed,imperfect,wrong,inadequate,incomplete,Insufficient
complete,entire,intact,perfect,whole,flawless,flawless,Impeccable,Unblemished,Undamaged
defectious => defective, defectionist => defector, defection => defection, defectible => defective, defectibility => defectibility,
