1adjective
markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior
“defective speech”
01 Word definition
defective
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is DEFECTIVE a word?
Yes. DEFECTIVE is a 9-letter adjective. markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-F-E-C-T-I-V-EHow do you spell DEFECTIVE?
DEFECTIVE contains 9 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.
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2adjective
not working properly
“a bad telephone connection”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗bad
02 Letter breakdown
How is DEFECTIVE spelled?
D1E2F3E4C5T6I7V8E9
03 Word-game status
Can you play DEFECTIVE?
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FAQ Quick answers
About DEFECTIVE.
How do you spell DEFECTIVE?
DEFECTIVE is spelled D-E-F-E-C-T-I-V-E. It contains 9 letters.