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Defectively Definition & Meaning

defectively
adverb
  1. in a defective manner; "this machine functions only defectively"

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Frequently asked questions

What does defectively mean?
in a defective manner; "this machine functions only defectively"
What part of speech is defectively?
Defectively is an adverb.

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