What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
defectible
Example
The company's policy covers defectible products for up to one year. [defectible: adjective]
Example
The design of the machine is defectible and needs improvement. [defectible: adjective]
faulty
Example
The car's faulty brakes caused an accident. [faulty: adjective]
Example
The phone's battery is faulty and needs to be replaced. [faulty: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Faulty is more commonly used than defectible in everyday language. Faulty is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, while defectible is less common and more technical in nature.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between defectible and faulty?
Both defectible and faulty are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
