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defectiveness

[/dɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/]
noun
defectividade
1. The quality or state of being defective; the condition of having faults, flaws, or imperfections
The defectiveness of the product led to its recall from the market.
A defectividade do produto levou ao seu recolhimento do mercado.
2. In law or contract, the state of being incomplete or inadequate in meeting requirements
The defectiveness of the contract made it unenforceable.
A defectividade do contrato o tornou inexequível.
3. The presence of imperfections in function, structure, or design
The manufacturer was sued for the defectiveness of the vehicle's braking system.
O fabricante foi processado pela defectividade do sistema de freios do veículo.
Synonyms
imperfectionfaultinessdeficiencyinadequacyincompletenessmalfunction
Antonyms
perfectionflawlessnesssoundnessintactnesscompleteness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
defectividade
Standard term used in legal and commercial contexts
São Paulo
defectividade
Common in industrial and manufacturing discussions
Portugal
defectividade
Standard European Portuguese usage, also used in legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
defectividade
Standard usage in business and quality control

Related Idioms & Phrases

product defectiveness
defectiveness in design
defectiveness liability
latent defectiveness
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