defect — a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːfekt/
Korean meaning: 결함, 흠, 부족한 점
Korean pronunciation: 디-펙트 (강세: 디)
Example Sentences
- My laptop came with a defect - the space bar only works when you hit it really hard, like you're angry at it.
- The company recalled all products due to a safety defect.
- The famous athlete decided to defect from his home country after the scandal broke.
defect
NOUN//ˈdiːfekt//
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack
Finding flaws in products
Detective De finds every flaw - De-fect discovered!
Not perfect, but still worth to protect from defect
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'defectus', the past participle of 'deficere' meaning 'to fail' or 'to be lacking', composed of the prefix 'de-' (away, from) and 'facere' (to make, do).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My laptop came with a defect - the space bar only works when you hit it really hard, like you're angry at it.”
“The company recalled all products due to a safety defect.”
“The famous athlete decided to defect from his home country after the scandal broke.”
“His only defect as a boyfriend is that he thinks pineapple belongs on pizza.”
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