Definition of defective

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • defective is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • defective is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • defective is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of defective


  • having a defect (adjective)

    Examples

    1. I returned the appliance because it was defective

    Synonyms

    1. faulty
  • not working properly (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a defective appliance

    Synonyms

    1. bad
  • markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior (adjective)

    Examples

    1. defective speech

See definition of defective in Merriam Webster