Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Defects.
Defects - as a noun
An imperfection in a bodily system
Example: "Visual defects"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfectionimperfectnessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A failing or deficiency
Example: "That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shortcomingAn imperfection in an object or machine
Example: "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faultflawHypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfectionimperfectnessHyponyms (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)
blemishmarHypernyms (Closely Related)
appearancevisual aspectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Defects - 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)
desertHypernyms (Closely Related)
fleeflytake flightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The car had several defects in its paintwork."
"She returned the product to the store because of its manufacturing defects."
"The inspector found multiple defects in the building's structure."
"The company issued a recall due to defects in their products."
"There were several defects in the design of the new product."
Word Game Points
Is DEFECTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defects is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFECTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DEFECTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defects is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFECTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DEFECTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defects is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFECTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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