Re: Bug#124757: parsable vs. parseable; Debian Bug #124609; Anagrams . parables, sparable
The definition of defective is something or someone that is imperfect or that doesn't work properly. A door that does not latch correctly is an example of something that would be described as defective. having a defect or defects; imperfect; faulty.
In other words, a defect is an error in coding or logic that causes a program to malfunction or to produce incorrect/unexpected results. 1  A program that contains a large number of bugs is said to be buggy.