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defectively

UK/dɪˈfɛktɪvli/

defectively adverb: in a defective manner.

Adverb

defectively (comparative more defectively, superlative most defectively)

  1. In a defective manner.

Forms of defectively

comparativemore defectively
superlativemost defectively

Origin of defectively

From defective + -ly.

Questions about defectively

What does defectively mean?
Defectively means in a defective manner.
What part of speech is defectively?
Defectively is an adverb.
How do you pronounce defectively?
Defectively is pronounced /dɪˈfɛktɪvli/ (UK).

Words near defectively in the dictionary

  1. defective number
  2. defective numbers
  3. defective on arrival
  4. defective verb
  5. defective verbs
  6. defectively
  7. defectiveness
  8. defectivenesses
  9. defectives
  10. defectivity
  11. defectless

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