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Defect (Noun)

Meaning 1

A failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Shortcoming

Meaning 2

A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Mar
  • Blemish

Hypernyms

  • Appearance

Hyponyms

  • Stigma
  • Scar
  • Smear
  • Birthmark
  • Gouge
  • Scratch
  • Nick
  • Slur
  • Wart
  • Blot
  • Dent
  • Burn
  • Crack
  • Daub
  • Check
  • Blackhead
  • Smudge
  • Mole
  • Smirch
  • Whitehead
  • Mark
  • Chatter Mark

Meaning 3

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Flaw
  • Fault

Hypernyms

  • Imperfectness

Hyponyms

  • Glitch

Meaning 4

An imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

  • Imperfectness

Hyponyms

  • Congenital Abnormality
  • Congenital Anomaly
  • Congenital Defect
  • Congenital Disorder
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