Definitions and Examples of defective, imperfect, fallible
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Containing a fault or defect; imperfect.
Example
The phone was defective and did not work properly.
Not perfect; having faults or errors.
Example
The painting was beautiful, but it had some imperfections that the artist could have fixed.
Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Example
Even experts can be fallible and make errors in their judgments.
Key Differences: defective vs imperfect vs fallible
- 1Defective refers to something that has a specific fault or defect.
- 2Imperfect describes something that is not flawless and has some errors or faults.
- 3Fallible describes a person's or thing's capacity to make mistakes or be wrong.
Effective Usage of defective, imperfect, fallible
- 1Product Reviews: Use defective to describe products that have faults or defects.
- 2Art Critiques: Use imperfect to describe art that has flaws or errors.
- 3Philosophical Discussions: Use fallible to discuss the limitations of human knowledge and judgment.
Remember this!
The antonyms of indefectible describe things that are not perfect or have flaws. Defective refers to something with a specific fault or defect, imperfect describes something with errors or faults, and fallible describes a person's or thing's capacity to make mistakes or be wrong. These words can be used in product reviews, art critiques, and philosophical discussions.
