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DEFECT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Defect.

How to pronounce defect:

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Defect - as a noun

An imperfection in a bodily system

Example: "Visual defects"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfectionimperfectness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A failing or deficiency

Example: "That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shortcoming

An imperfection in an object or machine

Example: "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faultflaw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfectionimperfectness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

Example: "A facial blemish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blemishmar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearancevisual aspect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Defect - as a verb

Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army

Example: "If soldiers deserted hitler's army, they were shot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desert
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fleeflytake flight
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The car has a defect in its engine."
"The dress had a defect in the stitching."
"There was a defect in the computer's hardware."
"The product was recalled due to a defect in its design."
"The report highlighted several defects in the construction of the building."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DEFECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEFECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defect is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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