de
fect
Plural
defects
1
a flaw or deficiency that impairs the quality or effectiveness of something
- The car was recalled due to a defect in the braking system that could cause accidents.
- The software update fixed a major defect that had been causing frequent crashes.
- The new product had a defect that made it less durable than advertised.
- His argument had a fundamental defect that weakened his entire case.
- The house was sold at a lower price because of a structural defect in the foundation.
Synonyms:
2
an imperfection in a bodily system