Vocabulary Entry

defective

|adjective • noun

adjective

Not working properly or having a fault.

Example Sentences

"The car was deemed defective after multiple repairs."

"She returned the defective appliance for a full refund."

"The team discovered that the defective parts were causing the issue."

noun

Example Sentences

"The product was taken off the shelf due to a defect."

"He examined the item for any defects before purchasing."

"Manufacturers are often accountable for defects in their merchandise."