defective

/dɪˈfɛktɪv/

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Academic vocabulary

Word FrequencyCommon

Regularly used in writing and speech

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

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noun

1. A person or thing considered to be defective.

adjective

1. Having one or more defects.

2. (grammar, of a lexeme, especially a verb) Lacking some forms; e.g., having only one tense or being usable only in the third person.

3. (Arabic grammar, of a verb) Having a root whose final consonant is weak (ي, و, or ء).

Synonyms

≠ Antonyms

complete perfect

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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