Word: defectively
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: de
fec
tive
ly
Definition: In a defective manner; not working properly
Morphemes:
Affix: defect
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A fault or malfunction.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: priv.
Affix: facere
Language: la
Decoded: facere
Meaning: to do
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.