defectiveness

Questions

How do you pronounce defectiveness?

The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/.

What does defectiveness mean?

The state or quality of being defective.

Where does defectiveness come from?

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.

How to pronounce defectiveness

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