Defective

B2 16+

Synonyms of defective

Antonyms of defective

Collocations of defective

defective product
Frequency: 80 %

The company issued a recall for the defective product.

defective equipment
Frequency: 70 %

The factory had to shut down due to defective equipment.

defective part
Frequency: 65 %

The car broke down because of a defective part.

defective gene
Frequency: 60 %

The genetic disorder was caused by a defective gene.

defective material
Frequency: 55 %

The building collapsed due to the use of defective material.

Idiomatic Expressions for defective

  • Phrase: defective genes
    Meaning: genes that are flawed or mutated, leading to genetic disorders or diseases
    Usage: Scientists are studying ways to correct defective genes through gene therapy.