Defectiveness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /di-ˈfek-tiv/ de·fec·tive

Meaning & Definition of Defectiveness

Defectiveness (adjective)

  1. having a defect or flaw, imperfect in form, structure, or function
  2. having a physical or mental impairment
  3. lacking one or more of the usual forms of inflection

Defectiveness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in disability, weakness

    similar: detriment, disability, failing, fault, impairment, weakness, gap, hiatus, hole, lacuna, space, void, deficiency, deficit, imperfection, inadequacy, inadequateness, incompleteness, insufficience, insufficiency, lack, need, shortcoming, shortfall, want
    opposite: completeness, fullness

Related Entry: Defective (adjective)

Defective is a different word from Defectiveness. The synonyms below are for defective, not for defectiveness.

  1. having a fault

    "promptly took the defective microwave oven back to the store for a replacement"

    similar: amiss, bad, faulty, flawed, imperfect, on the blink
    related: fallible, blemished, broken, crippled, damaged, defaced, disfigured, harmed, hurt, impaired, injured, marred, spoiled, vitiated, deficient, inadequate, incomplete, insufficient, wanting
    opposite: faultless, flawless, impeccable, perfect
    near: complete, entire, intact, whole, unblemished, undamaged, unimpaired, unspoiled

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Defectiveness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Defectiveness:

detriment, disability, failing, fault, impairment, weakness, gap, hiatus, hole, lacuna, space, void, deficiency, deficit, imperfection, inadequacy, inadequateness, incompleteness, insufficience, insufficiency, lack, need, shortcoming, shortfall, want

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Defectiveness

Words with the opposite meaning of Defectiveness:

completeness, fullness

Word Forms of Defectiveness

Derived words: defectively (adverb), defectiveness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Defectiveness

Middle English defectif, defectyve "lacking, faulty, of poor quality," borrowed from Anglo-French defectif, borrowed from Late Latin dēfectīvus "lacking an inflectional form, imperfect, faulty," from Latin dēfectus, past participle of dēficere "to be lacking, run short, fail" + -īvus -ive deficient

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Defectiveness

What does "Defectiveness" mean?

"Defectiveness" means having a defect or flaw, imperfect in form, structure, or function. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having a defect or flaw, imperfect in form, structure, or function.

What is another word for "Defectiveness"?

Other words for "Defectiveness" include detriment, disability, failing, fault, impairment, weakness, gap and hiatus. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Defectiveness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Defectiveness"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Defectiveness". Common alternatives include detriment, disability, failing, fault, impairment, weakness, gap, hiatus, hole and lacuna.

What is the opposite of "Defectiveness"?

Antonyms of "Defectiveness" include completeness and fullness.

Is "Defectiveness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Defectiveness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Defectiveness"?

"Defectiveness" is pronounced /di-ˈfek-tiv/ and divided into syllables as de·fec·tive.

What is the origin of the word "Defectiveness"?

"Defectiveness" comes from Middle English defectif, defectyve "lacking, faulty, of poor quality," borrowed from Anglo-French defectif, borrowed from Late Latin dēfectīvus "lacking an inflectional form, imperfect, faulty," from Latin dēfectus, past participle of dēficere "to be lacking, run short, fail" + -īvus -ive deficient. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Defectiveness" meaning "as in disability, weakness"?

When "Defectiveness" (noun) means as in disability, weakness, synonyms include detriment, disability, failing, fault, impairment and weakness. Opposites in this sense include completeness and fullness.