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defectively

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de·fec·tive  (d-fktv)
adj.
1.
a. Having a defect; faulty: a defective appliance.
b. Marked by subnormal structure, function, intelligence, or behavior: defective speech.
2. Grammar Lacking one or more of the inflected forms normal for a particular category of word, as the verb may in English.
n. Offensive
One who is physically or mentally deficient.
de·fective·ly adv.
de·fective·ness n.
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Adv.1.defectively - in a defective manner; "this machine functions only defectively"


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The small body of national troops, which has been judged necessary in time of peace, is defectively kept up, badly paid, infected with local prejudices, and supported by irregular and disproportionate contributions to the treasury.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
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