/dɪˈfektɪv/
de·fect·ive
BrE /dɪˈfektɪv/
NAmE /dɪˈfektɪv/
having a fault or faults; not perfect or complete
SYN faulty
defective goods
Her hearing was found to be slightly defective.
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de·fect·ive·ly
BrE /dɪˈfektɪvli/
NAmE /dɪˈfektɪvli/
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de·fect·ive·ness
BrE /dɪˈfektɪvnəs/
NAmE /dɪˈfektɪvnəs/
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