Definitions and Synonyms of defect | Another word for defect | What is defect?
Definition 1: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) - [noun denoting attribute]Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a facial blemish
Synonyms for defect in the sense of this definition
(defect is a kind of ...) outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
(... is a kind of defect ) a small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland
(... is a kind of defect ) (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
(... is a kind of defect ) a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease
(... is a kind of defect ) a blemish made by dirt
"he had a smudge on his cheek" (... is a kind of defect ) a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body)
(... is a kind of defect ) an indication of damage
(... is a kind of defect ) a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
(... is a kind of defect ) an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
(... is a kind of defect ) a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts
"there was a crack in the mirror" (... is a kind of defect ) a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
(... is a kind of defect ) a mark made by a chattering tool on the surface of a workpiece
(... is a kind of defect ) a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
(... is a kind of defect ) a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin
Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a facial blemish
Synonyms for defect in the sense of this definition
(defect is a kind of ...) outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
(... is a kind of defect ) a small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland
(... is a kind of defect ) (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
(... is a kind of defect ) a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease
(... is a kind of defect ) a blemish made by dirt
"he had a smudge on his cheek"(... is a kind of defect ) a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body)
(... is a kind of defect ) an indication of damage
(... is a kind of defect ) a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
(... is a kind of defect ) an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
(... is a kind of defect ) a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts
"there was a crack in the mirror"(... is a kind of defect ) a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
(... is a kind of defect ) a mark made by a chattering tool on the surface of a workpiece
(... is a kind of defect ) a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
(... is a kind of defect ) a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin
Definition 2: a failing or deficiency - [noun denoting attribute]Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
Synonyms for defect in the sense of this definition
(defect is a kind of ...) the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
Synonyms for defect in the sense of this definition
(defect is a kind of ...) the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
Definition 3: an imperfection in an object or machine - [noun denoting state]Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
- if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
Synonyms for defect in the sense of this definition
(defect is a kind of ...) the state or an instance of being imperfect
(... is a kind of defect ) a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
(... is a kind of defect ) a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
(... is a kind of defect ) a fault
"he shot holes in my argument"
Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
- if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
Synonyms for defect in the sense of this definition
(defect is a kind of ...) the state or an instance of being imperfect
(... is a kind of defect ) a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
(... is a kind of defect ) a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
(... is a kind of defect ) a fault
"he shot holes in my argument"Definition 4: an imperfection in a bodily system - [noun denoting state]Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- visual defects
- this device permits detection of defects in the lungs
(defect is a kind of ...) the state or an instance of being imperfect
(... is a kind of defect ) any developmental defect of the spinal cord
(... is a kind of defect ) a defect that is present at birth
Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- visual defects
- this device permits detection of defects in the lungs
(defect is a kind of ...) the state or an instance of being imperfect
(... is a kind of defect ) any developmental defect of the spinal cord
(... is a kind of defect ) a defect that is present at birth
Definition 5: desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army - [verb of social]Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot
Synonyms for defect in the sense of this definition
(defect is a kind of ...) run away quickly
"He threw down his gun and fled" (... is a kind of defect ) desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
(defect implies ...) express opposition through action or words
"dissent to the laws of the country"
Samples where defect or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot