defect, n.
(defects)
freq. cnt. 6
(defects)
freq. cnt. 6
a failing or deficiency
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
defect shortcoming
sample sentences
"that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
semantic pointers
hypernym
an imperfection in a bodily system
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
defect
sample sentences
"visual defects""this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
semantic pointers
hyponym
myelatelia
birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality
hypernym
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
blemish defect mar
sample sentences
"a facial blemish"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
an imperfection in an object or machine
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
defect fault flaw
sample sentences
"a flaw caused the crystal to shatter""if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form