defectuous

Full of defects; imperfect.

Adjective

  1. Full 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...

    Synonyms: defected

Origin

Compare French défectueux.

Forms

more defectuous most defectuous