Meaning of defective verb | Babel Free
Definitions
A verb with an incomplete conjugation; for example, one that can only be conjugated in certain persons and numbers.
Equivalents
Deutsch
defektives Verb
Español
verbo defectivo
Français
verbe défectif
Italiano
verbo difettivo
Nederlands
defectief werkwoord
Polski
czasownik ułomny
Português
verbo defectivo
Examples
“The verb can is defective in most English dialects, as it lacks an infinitive.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.