defective

Definition of Defective in English :

see synonyms of defective

Adjective

1. defective, faulty

having a defect

Example Sentences:
'I returned the appliance because it was defective'

faulty

2. defective

markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior

Example Sentences:
'defective speech'

3. bad, defective

not working properly

Example Sentences:
'a bad telephone connection'
'a defective appliance'

bad

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Defective

see synonyms of defective

adjective

1.

having a defect or flaw; imperfect; faulty

2.

(of a person) below the usual standard or level, esp in intelligence

3. grammar

(of a word) lacking the full range of inflections characteristic of its form class, as for example must, which has no past tense

Defective

see synonyms of defective

adjective

1.

having a defect or defects; imperfect; faulty

2. Grammar

lacking some of the usual forms of inflection

“ought” is a defective verb

3.

having a physical or mental defect; subnormal

noun

4. US

a person with some physical or mental defect

5. Grammar

a defective word

Defective

see synonyms of defective

adj.

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.

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