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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    flaw imperfection fault shortcoming weakness failing deficiency inadequacy irregularity abnormality anomaly blemish imperfection defectiveness frailty vulnerability error mistake blunder oversight lapse omission weakness inadequacy insufficiency shortfall shortage lack want need gap hole chink crack fracture break split rift fissure damage harm injury hurt impairment deterioration decay corruption taint pollution contamination spoilage rot mold rust erosion wear tear deterioration disintegration decomposition putrefaction spoil mar blemish stain spot blot smudge smutch tarnish discoloration ding dent scratch scrape gouge gash cut slit slash laceration wound gash lesion ulcer sore boil abscess fistula cyst tumor cancer carcinoma malignancy disease disorder ailment sickness illness infirmity disability handicap impairment incapacity incompetence ineptness ineptitude inaptitude unfitness un Suitability inappropriateness

    Meaning of Defect

    A flaw or imperfection in something, especially one that impairs its function or causes it to fail.

    Definitions

    • A fault or imperfection in something, especially one that impairs its function or causes it to fail
    • A lack or insufficiency of something
    • A flaw or imperfection in a person's character or behavior
    • A departure from the normal or standard

    Etymology of Defect

    The word "defect" comes from the Latin "defectus", which is the past participle of "deficere", meaning "to fail" or "to be lacking"
    The Latin "deficere" is a combination of "de" (meaning "away from" or "lack of") and "facere" (meaning "to do" or "to make")
    The word "defect" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a flaw or imperfection in something

    Example Uses

    • The company had to recall the product due to a defect in the manufacturing process
    • The athlete's defect in her technique caused her to lose the competition
    • The building had a defect in its foundation, which caused it to collapse

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    perfection flawlessness integrity soundness completeness adequacy sufficiency accuracy correctness precision exactness meticulousness thoroughness completeness wholeness entirety unity coherence consistency conformity uniformity regularity normality standard norm average mean medium par excellence superiority virtue merit worth value asset advantage benefit gain profit strength power potency capability capacity competency ability skill expertise mastery proficiency aptitude talent gift endowment faculty quality attribute characteristic trait feature aspect property

    Related Nouns

    imperfection flaw fault shortcoming weakness deficiency inadequacy irregularity abnormality anomaly blemish stain spot blot smudge smutch tarnish discoloration damage harm injury hurt impairment deterioration decay corruption taint pollution contamination spoilage rot mold rust erosion wear tear deterioration disintegration decomposition putrefaction disease disorder ailment sickness illness infirmity disability handicap impairment incapacity incompetence ineptness ineptitude inaptitude

    Related Verbs

    fail falter flaw mar spoil damage harm injure hurt impair deteriorate decay corrupt taint pollute contaminate spoil rot mold rust erode wear tear disintegrate decompose putrefy disable handicap incapacitate weaken enfeeble debilitate cripple maim mutilate destroy ruin demolish annihilate extinguish eradicate eliminate remove correct rectify amend reform improve perfect enhance refine polish finish

    Related Adjectives

    imperfect flawed faulty defective deficient inadequate irregular abnormal anomalous blemished stained spotted