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defect
[ noun dee-fekt, dih-fekt; verb dih-fekt ]
noun
- a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection: a defect in a machine.
a defect in an argument;
a defect in a machine.
- lack or want, especially of something essential to perfection or completeness; deficiency: a defect of action.
a defect of common sense
a defect of action.
- Also called crystal defect, Crystallography. a discontinuity in the lattice of a crystal caused by missing or extra atoms or ions, or by dislocations.
verb (used without object)
- to desert a cause, country, etc., especially in order to adopt another (often followed by from or to ):
He defected from the U.S.S.R. to the West.
defect
noun
- a lack of something necessary for completeness or perfection; shortcoming; deficiency
- an imperfection, failing, or blemish
- crystallog a local deviation from regularity in the crystal lattice of a solid See also point defect dislocation
verb
- intr to desert one's country, cause, allegiance, etc, esp in order to join the opposing forces
Derived Forms
- deˈfector, noun
Other Words From
- de·fect·i·ble adjective
- de·fect·i·bil·i·ty [dih-fek-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
- de·fect·less adjective
- non·de·fect·ing adjective
- pre·de·fect noun
- re·de·fect verb (used without object)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of defect1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
These big paydays have incentivized a record number of Cuban players to defect.
Preliminary results performed by Italian authorities “have not detected any manufacturing defect,” she added.
I think we are empowering refugees and there will be many more people like me who defect.
After clashing with coach Victor Tikhonov, a KGB-installed tyrant, he chose to challenge the government and defect to the NHL.
When Michele Bachmann claimed in 2011 that a supporter had been bribed to defect to Ron Paul, observers rolled their eyes.
In spite of this acknowledged defect, many of the best players in this country regard it as a legitimate and helpful device.
I supply Ne lak (defect) in hem, to make some sense; the F. text does not help here.
A note that is payable on a contingency is not negotiable, and the happening of the event does not cure the defect.
Even then, if the buyer has examined the goods and has discovered a defect, there is no warranty.
This reading means—'I knew in her no other defect'; which, as no defect has been mentioned, seems inconsistent.
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