Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Defect.
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Defect - as a noun
An imperfection in a bodily system
Example: "Visual defects"
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A failing or deficiency
Example: "That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
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An imperfection in an object or machine
Example: "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"
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A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Example: "A facial blemish"
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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"
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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."
Word Game Points
Is DEFECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDEFECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DEFECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defect is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.