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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    flawed imperfect faulty damaged deficient inadequate incomplete insufficient malfunctioning corrupt erroneous inaccurate incorrect awry amiss askew defective aberrant anomalous abnormal unusual uncommon rare atypical untypical irregular erratic inconsistent unreliable untrustworthy weak feeble fragile frail vulnerable susceptible poor inferior substandard subpar unsatisfactory unacceptable

    Meaning of Defective

    The primary meaning of the word "Defective" is something that has a fault or imperfection.

    Definitions

    • Having a fault or imperfection, or not functioning as intended
    • * Lacking something essential or necessary
    • * Not conforming to standard or norm

    Etymology of Defective

    The word "Defective" originates from the Latin word "defectivus," which is derived from "defectus," the past participle of "deficere," meaning "to fail" or "to be lacking"
    Historically, the term has been used to describe something that is imperfect, faulty, or inadequate, with its usage dating back to the 15th century

    Example Uses

    • The defective product was recalled from the market due to safety concerns
    • * The company's defective business model led to its financial downfall
    • * The athlete's defective knee required surgical repair

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    perfect flawless faultless impeccable intact unimpaired sound reliable trustworthy strong robust durable stable consistent accurate correct precise satisfactory acceptable adequate sufficient excellent superior exceptional ideal

    Related Nouns

    defect flaw fault imperfection weakness frailty vulnerability susceptibility malfunction error mistake anomaly aberration irregularity inconsistency unreliability untrustworthiness fragility fragileness feebleness infirmity inadequacy insufficiency

    Related Verbs

    malfunction fail break damage harm impair weaken deteriorate degenerate decline worsen exacerbate aggravate compromise undermine sabotage ruin destroy mar spoil blemish

    Related Adjectives

    imperfect faulty damaged deficient inadequate incomplete insufficient flawed corrupt erroneous inaccurate incorrect awry amiss askew aberrant anomalous abnormal unusual uncommon rare atypical untypical irregular erratic inconsistent unreliable untrustworthy