Meanings
adjectivedefectuous (comparative more defectuous, superlative most defectuous)
comparative more defectuous · superlative most defectuous
- obsoleteFull of defects; imperfect.
Nothing in nature, or in providence that is scant, or defectuous, can be stable and lasting.
a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number)”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn] Valpy, […], published 1830–1831, →OCLCSynonyms: defected
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveFull of defects; imperfect.
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Origin
Compare French défectueux.
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