Defectiveness
Defectiveness noun - The state of being defective.
Malfunction and defectiveness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malfunction" instead a noun "Defectiveness".
Malfunction
Malfunction noun - A failure to function normally.
Defectiveness and malfunction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defectiveness" instead a noun "Malfunction".
Nearby Words: malfunctioning, malfunctioned
Mutual synonyms
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Malfunction and Defectiveness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defectiveness/malfunction
Defectiveness & Malfunction. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defectiveness/malfunction>.
Malfunction or Defectiveness. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defectiveness/malfunction.
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