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DEFECTS

(noun, verb)

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)
imperfection21imperfectness22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A failing or deficiency

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shortcoming19

An imperfection in an object or machine

Example: "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fault8flaw10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfection21imperfectness22
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)
blemish14mar5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspect
Hyponyms (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)
desert7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flee7fly9take flight
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
DEFECTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DEFECTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defects is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFECTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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