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Meaning of defectively
The primary meaning of "defectively" is to do something imperfectly or with a flaw.
Etymology of defectively
The word "defectively" originates from the Latin words "defectus," meaning "lacking" or "imperfect," and the suffix "-ively," which forms an adverb
Historically, the term has been used to describe something that is flawed, imperfect, or inadequate
Synonyms
improperly
inadequately
insufficiently
imperfectly
incorrectly
wrongly
badly
poorly
inadequately
defectively
flawed
faultily
imperfect
incomplete
erroneous
inaccurately
mistakenly
fallibly
frailly
weakly
inadequately
insufficient
imperfect
defective
malfunctioning
faulty
imperfect
erroneous
amiss
awry
poorly
badly
imperfect
defective
faulty
deficient
lacking
incomplete
unfinished
undeveloped
Definitions
- In a defective manner, with a flaw or imperfection
- * Not functioning properly, imperfect, or inadequate
- * Lacking something, or not complete
Usage Examples
- The product was manufactured defectively, resulting in a recall
- * The engineer realized that the bridge had been built defectively, which explained the collapse
- * The company's quality control process was not implemented defectively, ensuring high standards
Antonyms
perfectly
correctly
properly
adequately
sufficiently
flawlessly
accurately
precisely
correctly
rightly
well
impeccably
faultlessly
infallibly
strongly
soundly
completely
thoroughly
fully
entirely
utterly
totally
wholly