Defect: meaning, definitions and examples
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defect
[ ˈdiːfekt ]
in manufacturing
A flaw or imperfection that impairs worth or utility; a shortcoming or weakness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- There was a defect in the product that caused it to malfunction.
- The defect in the car's engine was a major safety concern.
in legal terms
A lack of something necessary for completeness; a deficiency.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The contract was terminated due to a defect in the agreement.
- The defect in the evidence led to the case being dismissed.
Translations
Translations of the word "defect" in other languages:
🇵🇹 defeito
- falha
- imperfeição
🇮🇳 त्रुटि
- दोष
- कमज़ोरी
🇩🇪 Fehler
- Mangel
- Defekt
🇮🇩 cacat
- kekurangan
- kerusakan
🇺🇦 дефект
- вада
- недолік
🇵🇱 defekt
- wada
- błąd
🇯🇵 欠陥 (けっかん)
- 不具合 (ふぐあい)
- 欠点 (けってん)
🇫🇷 défaut
- imperfection
- anomalie
🇪🇸 defecto
- falla
- imperfección
🇹🇷 kusur
- arıza
- eksiklik
🇰🇷 결함 (gyeolham)
- 흠 (heum)
- 결점 (gyeoljeom)
🇸🇦 خلل
- عيب
- نقص
🇨🇿 vada
- chyba
- nedostatek
🇸🇰 vada
- chyba
- nedostatok
🇨🇳 缺陷 (quēxiàn)
- 缺点 (quēdiǎn)
- 瑕疵 (xiácī)
🇸🇮 napaka
- pomanjkljivost
- defekt
🇮🇸 galli
- skortur
- bilun
🇰🇿 ақау
- кемшілік
- ақаулық
🇬🇪 ხარვეზი
- დეფექტი
- ნაკლი
🇦🇿 qüsur
- nasazlıq
- nöqsan
🇲🇽 defecto
- falla
- imperfección
Word origin
The word 'defect' originated in the late 15th century from the Latin word 'defectus', which means 'failure' or 'failing'. Over the centuries, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to flaws, imperfections, and deficiencies. In manufacturing, a defect refers to a flaw that impairs the worth or utility of a product, while in legal terms, it signifies a lack of something necessary for completeness. The verb form of 'defect' is used to describe the act of abandoning allegiance or duty, such as when a person deserts their post or quits a position.
See also: defecting, defection, defective, defector, defects.