Definitions
- Describing something that is capable of having defects or flaws. - Referring to a product or item that may have potential issues or problems. - Talking about something that is subject to being defective or imperfect.
- Describing something that has a defect or flaw. - Referring to a product or item that is not functioning properly. - Talking about something that is imperfect or damaged in some way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not perfect.
- 2Both words refer to a product or item that has issues or problems.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a malfunctioning object.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Defectible is less common than faulty in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Defectible refers to something that is capable of having defects, while faulty describes something that already has a defect.
- 3Connotation: Defectible is neutral in tone, while faulty has a negative connotation.
- 4Severity: Faulty implies a more serious issue or problem than defectible.
- 5Scope: Defectible can refer to a potential issue, while faulty implies an actual problem.
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Remember this!
Defectible and faulty are synonyms that describe something that is not perfect. However, defectible refers to something that is capable of having defects, while faulty describes something that already has a defect. Additionally, faulty has a more negative connotation and implies a more serious issue than defectible.
