Definitions for defective
dɪˈfɛk tɪvde·fec·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. defective, faultyadjective

   having a defect

   "I returned the appliance because it was defective"

2. defectiveadjective

   markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior

   "defective speech"

3. bad, defectiveadjective

   not working properly

   "a bad telephone connection"; "a defective appliance"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. defectivenoun

   A person considered to be defective.

2. defectiveadjective

   Having one or more defects.

3. defectiveadjective

   lacking some forms; e.g., having only one tense or being usable only in the third person.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Defectiveadjective

   Etymology: from defectivus, Latin.

   1. Full of defects; imperfect; not sufficient; not adequate to the purpose.

   It subjects them to all the diseases depending upon a defective projectile motion of the blood. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   It will very little help to cure my ignorance, that this is the best of four or five hypotheses proposed, which are all defective. John Locke.

   If it renders us perfect in one accomplishment, it generally leaves us defective in another. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 255.

   2. Faulty; vitious; blameable.

   Our tragedy writers have been notoriously defective in giving proper sentiments to the persons they introduce. Addis.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. defective

   Defective refers to something that is flawed, malfunctioning, imperfect, or not functioning as intended, often due to manufacturing errors or other issues. This term can apply to a wide range of items, from physical objects like machinery, appliances, and products, to abstract concepts such as processes, systems, theories, or plans.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Defectiveadjective

   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

2. Defectiveadjective

   lacking some of the usual forms of declension or conjugation; as, a defective noun or verb

3. Etymology: [L. defectivus: cf. F. dfectif. See Defect.]

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How to pronounce defective?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say defective in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of defective in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of defective in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of defective in a Sentence

1. Joshua Neff:

   Fiat Chrysler failed to notify owners within the required 60 days in seven (of 23) recalls we are discussing here today, in two additional recalls associated with defective Takata air bags, Fiat Chrysler misled the agency about its owner notifications and failed to send recall notices to vehicle owners for months.

2. Transportation Committee:

   The hearing will examine the role of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the Takata defective air bag recall investigation, Takata's remediation efforts, how car manufacturers are addressing defective Takata air bags, and ongoing oversight by the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General.

3. President Trump:

   This was a horrible, one-sided deal that should have never, ever been made, the Iran deal is defective at its core.

4. David Meyre:

   If you know the gene and the function of the gene, then you know which biological mechanism is defective.

5. Transportation Committee:

   The hearing will examine the role of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the Takata defective air bag recall investigation, Takata’s remediation efforts, how car manufacturers are addressing defective Takata air bags, and ongoing oversight by the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=defective
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Defective
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=defective
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defective
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=defective