defectiveness

Noun

Meaning

the state of being defective

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

faultiness need lack failure absence default deficit failing fault shortage deficiency defect aberration flaw incompleteness

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Antonyms

forte power calibre ability capacity content

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Hypernyms

imperfection imperfectness

Hyponyms

sickness lameness bugginess

Examples

A proper wife should be as obedient as a slave.... The female is a female by virtue of a certain lack of qualities a natural defectiveness. Aristotle

Close letter words and terms

defective vision defective year defectively defectivity defectless defectlessness