What does defect mean in English? Meaning of defect definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "defect": an imperfection in a bodily system
Noun
Meaning: an imperfection in a bodily systemExample: visual defects
this device permits detection of defects in the lungsSynonyms: defectHyponyms: birth defect
congenital abnormality
congenital anomaly
congenital defect
congenital disorder
myelateliaHypernyms: imperfection
imperfectnessMeaning of "defect": desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
Verb
Meaning: desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or armyExample: If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shotSynonyms: defect
desertHyponyms: ratHypernyms: flee
fly
take flightMeaning of "defect": a failing or deficiency
Noun
Meaning: a failing or deficiencyExample: that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of informationSynonyms: defect
shortcomingHypernyms: disadvantageMeaning of "defect": an imperfection in an object or machine
Noun
Meaning: an imperfection in an object or machineExample: a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturerSynonyms: defect
fault
flawHyponyms: blister
bug
glitch
holeHypernyms: imperfection
imperfectnessMeaning of "defect": a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Noun
Meaning: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)Example: a facial blemishSynonyms: blemish
defect
marHyponyms: birthmark
blackhead
blot
burn
burn mark
chatter mark
check
chip
comedo
crack
daub
dent
ding
gouge
mark
milium
mole
nevus
nick
scar
scrape
scratch
slur
smear
smirch
smudge
spot
stigma
verruca
wart
whiteheadHypernyms: appearance
visual aspectAdjective: A fault or malfunction. a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment Macaulay Among boys little tenderness is shown to personal defects. 2014 October 21, Oliver Brown, “Oscar Pistorius jailed for five years – sport afforded no protection against his tragic fallibilities: Bladerunner's punishment for killing Reeva Steenkamp is but a frippery when set against the burden that her bereft parents, June and Barry, must carry [print version: No room for sentimentality in this tragedy, 13 September 2014, p. S22]”, The Daily Telegraph (Sport): But ever since the concept of "hamartia" recurred through Aristotle's Poetics, in an attempt to describe man's ingrained iniquity, our impulse has been to identify a telling defect in those brought suddenly and dramatically low.Macaulay Among boys little tenderness is shown to personal defects.2014 October 21, Oliver Brown, “Oscar Pistorius jailed for five years – sport afforded no protection against his tragic fallibilities: Bladerunner's punishment for killing Reeva Steenkamp is but a frippery when set against the burden that her bereft parents, June and Barry, must carry [print version: No room for sentimentality in this tragedy, 13 September 2014, p. S22]”, The Daily Telegraph (Sport): But ever since the concept of "hamartia" recurred through Aristotle's Poetics, in an attempt to describe man's ingrained iniquity, our impulse has been to identify a telling defect in those brought suddenly and dramatically low.The quantity or amount by which anything falls short. Davies Errors have been corrected, and defects supplied.Davies Errors have been corrected, and defects supplied.(mathematics) A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.Synonyms:
fault, flaw, lack, glitch, weakness, crack, deformity, bug, deficiency, shortcoming, error, injury, irregularity, shortage, mistake, seam, unsoundness, scratch, birthmark, kink, catch, second, want, scar, check, speck, scarcity, blot, mark, drawback, stain, sin, gremlin, spot, gap, break, knot, frailty, hole, foible, discoloration, infirmity, rift, vice, failing, blotch, taint, patch, weak point, marring, rough spot, quit, depart, pull out, renounce, abscond, revolt, withdraw, reject, abandon, desert, spurn, lapse, tergiversate, schism, leave, turn, rat, apostatize, rebel, renege, go, forsake, back out, break faith, go over, run out, sell out, walk out on, change sides, fall away from, go back on, go over the fence, take a walk, tergiverse, turn coat,
Antonyms:
advantage, perfection, abundance, enough, plenty, strong point, sufficiency, success, accuracy, blank, clarity, boon, cleanliness, improvement, benefit, blessing, correctness, good, strength, certainty, correction, right, truth, line, closure, remain, persevere, come in, come, stay, continue, allow, approve, support, join,
