Meaning & Definition of Defect in English
English⟶
Defect
/difɛkt/
noun
1. An imperfection in a bodily system
- "Visual defects"
- "This device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
synonym:
- defect
2. A failing or deficiency
- "That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
synonym:
- defect,
- shortcoming
3. An imperfection in an object or machine
- "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"
- "If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
synonym:
- defect,
- fault,
- flaw
4. A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
- "A facial blemish"
synonym:
- blemish,
- defect,
- mar
verb
1. Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
- "If soldiers deserted hitler's army, they were shot"
synonym:
- defect,
- desert
Examples of using
There must be a defect in the experimental method.
To be perfect she lacked just one defect.