defective

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being a part that is not functioning properly or has been damaged.

  - "The defective part in the machine needs to be replaced."
  - "The company issued a recall for the defective product."
  - "Despite his best efforts, the athlete could not overcome his defective knee."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

complete , perfect

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Synonyms

faulty

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defective
defiant , effective , refract , infract , abstract

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Variants

List of all variants of defective that leads to same result
defective , defectively , defectiveness , defectivenesses , defectives

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Etymology

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From Old French defectif, present participle of defaut 'lack, want'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'defective' comes from the Latin word 'defectus', meaning 'a going away or absence'.

2. In electronics, a 'defective' component is often referred to as a 'short' or a 'open'.

3. The term 'defective' is also used in the context of genetic disorders and birth defects.

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Related Concepts

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1. impairment: A condition that causes a significant limitation in an individual's physical, cognitive, or developmental abilities.

2. malfunction: The failure of a machine, device, or system to operate properly.

3. handicap: A disadvantage or limitation, especially one that makes it difficult for a person to do something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'defective' is often used to describe characters with physical or mental impairments, or to explore themes of imperfection and acceptance. In art, works may depict or comment on the concept of defectiveness or imperfection.

How to Memorize "defective"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a machine with a broken part, or a person with a limp or other physical limitation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defective' with the idea of something not working properly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D-E-FECT: Damaged, Elsewhere, Faulty, Effective, Causing, and Troublesome.

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