Defect

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːfɛkt/

Defect (noun)

  1. A problem or fault that makes something not work correctly.

Examples

  • The product was returned due to a defect.
  • A defect in the design caused the failure.

Common collocations: minor defect, manufacturing defect, detect a defect, defect from a party, defect to the enemy

Defect (verb)

  1. To leave a country, group, or organization to join another, often for political reasons.

Examples

  • He decided to defect to the other team.
  • Many soldiers defected during the conflict.

Synonyms of Defect

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Defect

  • — When discussing the absence of flaws.
  • — When discussing the presence of positive attributes.