Defective - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|dɪˈfektɪv|
Brit.
|dɪˈfektɪv|
adjective
- having a defect (syn: faulty)
I returned the appliance because it was defective
- markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behaviordefective speech
- not working properly (syn: bad)a defective appliance
Extra examples
This computer is defective. I want my money back.
The disease is caused by a defective gene.
It is the only thing defective in your outfit.
Goods received in defective condition may be returned for exchange.
I returned the appliance because it was defective
The factory has issued a recall of all cars with the defective brakes.
People injured in accidents caused by the defective tire have threatened to sue.
The company was charged with negligence in the manufacturing of the defective tires.
If inspectors find a defective can, the batch is rejected.
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