defect — a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːfekt/
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
The inspector found a small defect in the steel beam during a routine safety inspection.
The engineers detected a defect in the car frame before the vehicle reached customers. (DETECT the DEFECT → Find the flaw before it's too late.)
The engineers found a defect, detected its cause, and protected the passengers by repairing the engine.
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🎤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).
Breakdown
de- (away, from) + -fect (from facere: to make, do) = defect (something made wrong or lacking)
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📝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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