Simple meaning
What does Defect mean?
a fault or flaw.
Dictionary definition
a flaw or problem in how something is made or works.
Example sentences
Defect in a sentence
easy
In class, we used defect to describe what happened in the story.
medium
The worksheet asked students to explain defect in an everyday example.
hard
During discussion, students compared how defect changed the outcome of the situation.
Synonyms
Words like Defect
related termSimilar meaning used in caution or problem contexts.
close wordA near meaning with small usage differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite conditionA useful contrast in meaning.
safer stateShows a more secure opposite situation.
Word family
Defect word family
Base word
defect
noun
defect
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does defect mean?
Defect means a fault or flaw.
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