Where does “defectivity” come from?
defectivity (English) comes from English defective, from Middle French défectif, from Late Latin defectivus.
defectivity (English): State or quality of being defective
Definitions
- State or quality of being defective
Ancestry of “defectivity”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | defective | Having one or more defects; Lacking some forms;... |
| 2 | Middle French | défectif | — |
| 3 | Late Latin | defectivus | — |