defectiveness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English defective Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English defectiveness From defective + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The state or quality of being defective.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| defectivenesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
el ελαττωματικότητα (Translations)