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2. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] an imperfection in a bodily system.

Etymology

  • defect (English)
  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

3. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] a failing or deficiency.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • defect (English)
  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

4. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body).

Etymology

  • defect (English)
  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

5. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] an imperfection in an object or machine.

Etymology

  • defect (English)
  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

6. defect

verb. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army.

Etymology

  • defect (English)
  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)
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