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What Does Defective Mean?

Adjective

  • Not working right or having a problem.
  • Missing some parts or not complete.

Noun

  • A person or thing that is not working properly.

Defective — Full Explanation

Defective means something is broken or not working right. Like if a toy doesn't move when you press a button, it might be defective.

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Defective Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
दोषपूर्ण (doshpoorn)

doshpoorn

दोषी (doshi)

doshi

खराब (kharab)

kharab

kannada
ದೋಷಿತ (Doshita)

Doshita

ತಪ್ಪು (Tappu)

Tappu

ದೋಷಿತ (Doshita)

Doshita

bengali
দোষযুক্ত

doshjukt

ত্রুটিপূর্ণ

trutipurn

ভাঙা

bhanga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Defective

What does 'defective' mean?
The word 'defective' means something that has a problem or is not working properly.
How do you pronounce 'defective'?
You pronounce 'defective' like this: de-fek-tiv.
What is the origin of the word 'defective'?
The word 'defective' comes from the Latin word 'defectivus', which means 'failing' or 'failing to do'.
What is the meaning of 'defective' in Hindi?
The word 'defective' in Hindi is 'दोषपूर्ण' (Dōṣapūrṇa).