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defectively

defectively

1 6.7
In a way that does not work properly
  • adverb
  • /dɪˈfɛktɪvli/
translation icon : defectuosamente
  • It won't make you more honest, but perhaps if you learn to craft an argument, you'll be less inclined to misrepresent others' arguments and disingenuously or otherwise defectively frame your arguments with the wrong set of premises or dishonest ones.
  • defectively designed

Examples

  • Defectively regulated sugar illness impedes white platelets, and subsequently, diabetic patients are a considerable measure of defenseless tooth and gum contaminations.

    Blog text (19)
  • For example, in Dewey v. Volkswagen, the Third Circuit confronted a settlement of a product defect case involving various models of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with sunroofs that were allegedly defectively designed and thus prone to leaking without special maintenance.

    Academic text (2017)
  • The toy was manufactured defectively, leading to safety concerns for children.

  • The software malfunctioned because it was defectively programmed, causing frequent crashes.

  • The report was filled out defectively, making it impossible to process the application.

Synonyms

terribly
vsdefectively
378 1.0

In a very bad way

is about specific defective parts or failures rather than general badness
poorly
vsdefectively
283 1.4

In a bad or unsuccessful way

refers more to broken or faulty condition than general poor performance
wrongly
vsdefectively
65 2.7

In a way that is not correct or fair

focuses on material or operational faults rather than moral or fairness issues
incorrectly
vsdefectively
57 1.7

In the wrong way

highlights faulty or damaged parts rather than mere incorrectness
improperly
vsdefectively
49 3.4

In a way that is wrong or not suitable for the situation

concerns defective condition itself rather than inappropriate manner or fit
inaccurately
vsdefectively
7 4.2

In a way that is not correct or exact

refers to faulty construction or functioning rather than just imprecise results
imperfectly
vsdefectively
5 3.7

In a way that is not perfect

stresses actual faulty workings or damaged components rather than general flaw
unsatisfactorily
vsdefectively
1 5.6

In a way that does not meet what is needed

points to actual faulty parts or operation rather than only low satisfaction
faultily
vsdefectively
7.6

In a wrong or broken way

focuses on physical flaws or broken parts rather than mere mistakes

Antonyms

657 1.0

In a way with no mistakes

451 1.0

In the right way without making mistakes

How Faulty

incorrectly
57 1.7
defectively
1 6.7
imperfectly
5 3.7
adequately
83 3.0
correctly
451 1.0

Surface Forms

defectively positive

Morphology

defectively = defective (transparent) = defect + ive + ly

Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'defective' using the productive suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Defectively comes from defect, which means 'a lack' or 'a fault' in something. It is related to deficit and the idea of 'not enough', so to do something defectively is to do it in a faulty or imperfect way.