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Defective

dəˈfɛktɪv
Zeer Veelvoorkomend
~ 2400
~ 2400
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Defective -

Having a fault or flaw; not functioning correctly

Voorbeeld: The defective product was returned to the store for a refund.
Gebruik: formalContext: business/technical discussions
Opmerking: Commonly used in professional settings to describe items that are not working properly.

Showing signs of weakness or deficiency

Voorbeeld: The team's defective defense led to their loss in the game.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic writing/sports commentary
Opmerking: Used to describe a lack or inadequacy in a particular aspect.

Having a physical or mental impairment

Voorbeeld: The organization provides support for individuals with defective vision.
Gebruik: formalContext: medical/educational settings
Opmerking: Can be considered sensitive language when referring to individuals with disabilities.

Morally corrupt or flawed

Voorbeeld: The politician's defective character was exposed by the media.
Gebruik: formalContext: political discussions
Opmerking: Used to criticize someone's character or behavior.

Synoniemen van Defective

flimsy

Flimsy describes something that is weak, easily broken, or not sturdy.
Voorbeeld: The flimsy plastic cups cracked easily when filled with hot liquid.
Opmerking: Flimsy often implies a lack of strength or durability, while defective focuses on something being faulty or not meeting standards.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Defective

Faulty

Faulty refers to something that is not functioning correctly or has defects.
Voorbeeld: The faulty wiring caused the power outage.
Opmerking: Faulty is often used to describe a specific part or component that is not working properly, whereas defective can refer to a broader range of issues.

Flawed

Flawed describes something that has imperfections or weaknesses.
Voorbeeld: The flawed design of the building led to structural problems.
Opmerking: Flawed emphasizes the presence of errors or shortcomings, while defective focuses on the lack of proper functioning.

Imperfect

Imperfect suggests that something is not without flaws or deficiencies.
Voorbeeld: The painting was beautiful but imperfect in its details.
Opmerking: Imperfect is more general and can refer to things that are not defective but still have room for improvement.

Substandard

Substandard refers to something that is below an expected quality or standard.
Voorbeeld: The company was criticized for selling substandard products.
Opmerking: Substandard implies a comparison to a set standard, while defective focuses on the presence of faults or flaws.

Inferior

Inferior describes something of lower quality or less value compared to others.
Voorbeeld: The store offered a refund for the inferior quality of the merchandise.
Opmerking: Inferior can imply a comparative judgment of quality, while defective indicates a specific issue with functionality.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Defective

Busted

Busted is a slang term used to describe something that is broken or not functioning properly.
Voorbeeld: The phone is completely busted; it won't turn on anymore.
Opmerking: Busted has a more informal and colloquial connotation compared to 'defective'.

Janky

Janky is used to describe something that is of poor quality or in a state of disrepair.
Voorbeeld: I bought this janky old car, and now it keeps overheating.
Opmerking: Janky is more slang and informal, often implying a sense of cheapness or shoddiness.

Wonky

Wonky describes something that is unstable, unreliable, or not working correctly.
Voorbeeld: The wonky shelf couldn't hold the weight of the books and fell off the wall.
Opmerking: Wonky is often used to describe things that are crooked, unsteady, or out of alignment.

Funky

Funky is used to describe something that is strange, off, or not quite right.
Voorbeeld: The air conditioner smells funky whenever it's turned on.
Opmerking: Funky carries a connotation of being odd or unusual rather than just being defective.

Sketchy

Sketchy refers to something that seems unreliable, suspicious, or of questionable quality.
Voorbeeld: I wouldn't trust that sketchy website; it looks really sketchy.
Opmerking: Sketchy implies a sense of distrust or unreliability beyond just being defective or faulty.

Defective - Voorbeelden

The product was defective and had to be returned.
The car had a defective brake system.
The machine was not working properly due to a defective part.

Grammatica van Defective

Defective - Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective) / Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective)
Lemma: defective
Vervoegingen
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): defective
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): defectives
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): defective
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
defective bevat 3 lettergrepen: de • fec • tive
Fonetische transcriptie: di-ˈfek-tiv
de fec tive , di ˈfek tiv (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Defective - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
defective: ~ 2400 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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