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| de·fect [ d fèkt ] |
noun (plural de·fects) |
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1. flaw in something: a physical problem in a machine, structure, or system, especially one that prevents it from functioning correctly
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2. inadequate feature: a feature of something that is regarded as inadequate
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3. imperfection in crystal: an imperfection in the internal structure of a crystal, e.g. an atom of a different substance
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intransitive verb (past and past participle de·fect·ed, present participle de·fect·ing, 3rd person present singular de·fects) |
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1. reject homeland: to leave your native country or the country you are living in and refuse to return there, usually for political or moral reasons
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2. abandon allegiance: to abandon allegiance to a cause or party, especially when this also involves supporting something previously opposed
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| [15th century. < Latin defect-, past participle of deficere "be wanting, desert" < facere "do, make"] |
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  de·fec·tion noun |
| de·fec·tor noun |
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