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The state of being defective
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defectiveness
Word definitions for defectiveness in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Defective \De*fect"ive\, a. [L. defectivus: cf. F. d['e]fectif. See Defect .] Wanting in something; incomplete; lacking a part; deficient; imperfect; faulty; -- applied either to natural or moral qualities; as, a defective limb; defective timber; a ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the state of being defective [syn: faultiness ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The state or quality of being defective.
Usage examples of defectiveness.
Cases of dental defectiveness are frequently greater in number than are all other sorts of physical defects combined.
In the meantime, in view of your youth and ah, apparent mental defectiveness, I shall hold the treason charge.