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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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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.
- English (US)
DEFECTIVE meaning: 1. Something that is defective has a...
- Znaczenie Defective, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
defective definicja: 1. Something that is defective has a...
- Defective in Spanish
DEFECTIVE translate: defectuoso, defectuoso/osa...
- Simplified
DEFECTIVE translate: 有缺陷的,有毛病的,有问题的. Learn more in the...
- Traditional
DEFECTIVE translate: 有缺陷的,有毛病的,有問題的. Learn more in the...
- Defective: German Translation
defective translate: schadhaft. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- English (US)
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 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 things are broken or flawed. A defective blender won't mix your morning smoothie the way you want it to, and a defective law doesn't serve the people it's meant to protect. A very old-fashioned meaning of defective, which is considered quite offensive
DEFECTIVE meaning: 1. Something that is defective has a fault in it and does not work correctly: 2. Something that is…. Learn more.
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.
Defective definition: having a defect or flaw; faulty; imperfect. See examples of DEFECTIVE used in a sentence.