defective

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈfɛktɪv/

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Adjective

Positive defective

Comparative more defective

Superlative most defective

1. If something is defective, it is below its expected quality.
   • Synonyms: imperfect and faulty
   .

   The company has a policy which states that only defective goods can be returned or exchanged.

Related words

• defect
• flaw