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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defectively

/dɪˈfɛktɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does defectively mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is done or made in a defective or imperfect manner. Often used to describe something that is done or made in a way that is not up to standard or is of poor quality.

Example

"The new employee's work was done defectively, resulting in a series of errors that needed to be corrected."

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