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defective

de·fec·tive

defective

 
 
pronunciation:
dih fek tv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: having a flaw or defect; not perfect.
We returned the defective television to the store.
synonyms:
flawed, imperfect
antonyms:
flawless, perfect
similar words:
broken, inaccurate, incorrect, on the blink, poor
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derivations: defectively (adv.), defectiveness (n.)