Defect meaning

What does “defect” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“defect” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an imperfection in a bodily system.

defect

an imperfection in a bodily system
“visual defects”
“this device permits detection of defects in the lungs”
a failing or deficiency
“that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information”
Synonymsshortcoming
an imperfection in an object or machine
“a flaw caused the crystal to shatter”
“if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer”
Synonymsfault flaw
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
“a facial blemish”
Synonymsblemish mar

desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
“If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot”
Synonymsdesert

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University