defect

noun
UK: /ˈdiːfekt/
US: /ˈdiːfekt/

  1. A fault or problem in something.

    1. There is a defect in the car.
    2. The manufacturer recalled thousands of cars due to a steering defect.

  2. A lack of something necessary or desirable.

    1. He has a defect of character.
    2. The system has a design defect that makes it vulnerable to attack.

Synonyms

fault flaw blemish imperfection abandon desert
defect verb

  1. To abandon a country or cause, often to join an opposing one.

    1. The spy decided to defect to the West.
    2. Several athletes defected during the international competition.

  2. To have a flaw or imperfection.

    1. The product will defect if used incorrectly.
    2. The material may defect due to the extreme heat, making it unstable.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "defect" in English means: A fault or problem in something., A lack of something necessary or desirable..

The phonetic transcription of "defect" is /ˈdiːfekt/ in British English and /ˈdiːfekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "defect": fault, flaw, blemish, imperfection, abandon, desert.

Example usage of "defect": "There is a defect in the car.". More examples on the page.