defect

Meanings

• noun

  The inability or failure of a mechanical or electrical device to perform its intended function.

  - "The car's defect led to a breakdown on the highway."
  - "The manufacturer issued a recall for defective batteries."

• noun

  A shortcoming or imperfection.

  - "His defect of character made him an unfit leader."
  - "The athlete's defect in his throwing technique hindered his performance."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defect
deficit , deficit , adequate , latitude

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Variants

List of all variants of defect that leads to same result
defect , defects , defected , defecting , defector , defectors , birth defect , birth defects

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Etymology

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Old French 'defect' from Latin 'defectus' meaning 'a going away, departure, absence'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'defect' is often used in the context of quality control in manufacturing.

2. In the medical field, 'defect' can refer to a genetic mutation or condition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fault: Related concept, synonym for 'defect'. A mistake or error in a system or device.

2. Imperfection: Related concept, synonym for 'defect'. A shortcoming or flaw.

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Culture

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In literature, 'defect' is often used as a metaphor for a flaw or shortcoming in a character or situation. In art, 'defect' can refer to intentional imperfections or inconsistencies in a work.

How to Memorize "defect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mechanical device that fails to function properly.
   - Visualize a person with a character flaw.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defect' with a broken machine.
   - Associate the word 'defect' with a flawed character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - DEFECT: Discover Error, Find Error, Eliminate, Correct, Test.
   - DEF: Disorder, Error, Fault.

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