B2adjectivebusinesstechnology
US/dɪˈfek.tɪv/
UK/dɪˈfek.tɪv/
having a fault or flaw, so that it does not work or is not made correctly
In context
The company recalled thousands of cars with defective brakes.
I returned the kettle because it was defective and kept switching itself off.
Defective goods must be replaced or refunded under the law.
Words that go with defective
adjective + noun
- defective productCustomers can return any defective product within a month.
- defective goodsThe shop sold defective goods for years.
- defective partA defective part caused the engine failure.
- defective equipmentWorkers were hurt by defective equipment.
- defective wiringDefective wiring started the fire.
adjective + preposition
- defective in designThe toy was found defective in design.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The phone is defect.Correct: The phone is defective.