defect meaning and definition

DEFECT noun

Definition of defect (noun)

1. an imperfection in a bodily system
   • "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
2. a failing or deficiency
   • "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
   • synonyms: shortcoming
3. an imperfection in an object or machine
   • "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
   • synonyms: fault, flaw
4. a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
   • "a facial blemish"
   • synonyms: blemish, mar

DEFECT verb

Definition of defect (verb)

1. desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
   • "If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot"
   • synonyms: desert