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defect
(d/I/'f/E/kt )

noun (n)

  • an imperfection in a bodily system(noun.state)
    Example:
    Visual defects.
    This device permits detection of defects in the lungs.
    source: wordnet30
  • a failing or deficiency(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information.
    Synonym:
    shortcoming
    source: wordnet30
  • an imperfection in an object or machine(noun.state)
    Example:
    If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer.
    Synonym:
    fault, flaw
    source: wordnet30
  • a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    blemish, mar
    source: wordnet30
  • Want or absence of something necessary for completeness or perfection; deficiency; -- opposed to superfluity.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    desert
    source: wordnet30
  • To fail; to become deficient.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To injure; to damage.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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