defective

Definition

Examples

Any defective units discovered during final inspection were immediately set aside for repairs.

Word Family

Synonyms

• faultyhaving a defect
• flawedadd a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
• malfunctioningfail to function or function improperly

Collocations

• Easy defective item returned
  describing defective item returned (having a defect)
• Medium replace a defective component promptly
  to replace a defective component promptly, meaning to substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
• Hard recall defective vehicles nationwide
  to recall defective vehicles nationwide, meaning to recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
• Very Hard liable for damage caused by defective parts
  describing liable for damage caused by defective parts (at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant)