Defect and Defectiveness

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Defectiveness and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defectiveness" instead a noun "Defect".

Defectiveness

Defectiveness noun - The state of being defective.

Defect and defectiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Defectiveness".
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