Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Noun

Adverb

The word "defective" can be used as adjective, adjective, noun and adverb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

complete perfect

Derived Terms

defective matrix defective number defective on arrival defective verb defectively defectiveness defectivity immunodefective indefective nondefective phosphodefective

Context

arabic grammar grammar

Related Terms

defect defection defector deficiency deficient deficit

Related Terms

defect defection defector deficiency deficient deficit form tense third person

Similar Terms

abnormal abnormal imperfect imperfect malfunctioning malfunctioning nonfunctional unnatural

Synonym Network

faulty

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