defective
Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛktɪv]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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