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defectively
[dɪˈfɛktɪvli]
adverb
defeitosamente
1.
in a manner that is imperfect, faulty, or incomplete; with defects
The machine was operating defectively and needed repair.
A máquina estava funcionando defeitosamente e precisava de reparo.
2.
in a way that lacks something essential or required
The product was defectively manufactured.
O produto foi fabricado defeitosamente.
Synonyms
imperfectly
faultily
poorly
inadequately
incompletely
Antonyms
perfectly
flawlessly
correctly
properly
adequately
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
defeitosamente
standard usage
São Paulo
defeitosamente
standard usage, may also hear 'com defeito'
Portugal
defeitosamente
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
defectively made
functioning defectively
defectively designed
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