Defective (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior; "defective speech".
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Meaning 2
Not working properly; "a bad telephone connection"; "a defective appliance".
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Meaning 3
Having a defect; "I returned the appliance because it was defective".
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Examples
- The car's defective brakes made it a safety hazard on the road.
- The company issued a recall on the defective part to prevent any further accidents.
- The toy was returned to the store because it was defective and didn't work as advertised.
- The building's foundations were found to be defective, which explained the structural damage.
- The manufacturer was held liable for producing defective products that harmed consumers.