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defective

Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛktɪv]

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Learn how to use defective in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quality”

(adjective) when something does not work properly or has a problem. If a toy has a broken part that makes it not work, it is defective.

Example

The car was repaired because it had a defective part that needed replacing.

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The television worked fine, so it was not defective.

Example

Is this product defective, or is it just not set up correctly?

Context: “law”

(adjective) when someone has a problem that makes it hard for them to do things properly. For example, if a person cannot think clearly because of a health issue, they might be seen as defective in a legal sense.

Example

The court decided that his defective reasoning did not affect his ability to stand trial.

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Her decision was not defective; it was just different from others.

Example

Can a person's defective health impact their ability to make decisions?

How to pronounce defective

Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛktɪv]

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