Defective: meaning, definitions and examples
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defective
[ dɪˈfɛktɪv ]
product quality
Having a flaw or faults; not perfect or complete.
Synonyms
faulty, flawed, imperfect, substandard
Examples of usage
- The company recalled the defective products from the market.
- The defective machinery caused a delay in production.
- Her phone was defective, so she had to get a replacement.
personality trait
Failing to fulfill the requirements or expectations; not functioning properly.
Synonyms
faulty, inadequate, ineffective
Examples of usage
- His defective memory often caused misunderstandings.
- Her defective sense of direction led her to get lost frequently.
Translations
Translations of the word "defective" in other languages:
🇵🇹 defeituoso
🇮🇳 त्रुटिपूर्ण
🇩🇪 defekt
🇮🇩 cacat
🇺🇦 дефектний
🇵🇱 wadliwy
🇯🇵 欠陥のある
🇫🇷 défectueux
🇪🇸 defectuoso
🇹🇷 kusurlu
🇰🇷 결함이 있는
🇸🇦 معيب
🇨🇿 vadný
🇸🇰 chybný
🇨🇳 有缺陷的
🇸🇮 pokvarjen
🇮🇸 gallaður
🇰🇿 ақау
🇬🇪 დეფექტური
🇦🇿 qüsurlu
🇲🇽 defectuoso
Word origin
The word 'defective' originated from the Latin word 'defectivus' which means 'lacking, imperfect'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe something that is flawed or not functioning properly. Over the centuries, 'defective' has been commonly used in various contexts to indicate imperfections or faults.