Synonyms of defect
10 similar words
Another word for defect is flaw. Other synonyms of defect are sin and shortcoming.
Synonyms and similar words for defect
nounMore synonyms
- fault
- flawA crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
- blot
- imperfection
- shortcomingA deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
- drawback
- deficiency
- inadequacy
- peccadillo
- sinA flaw or mistake.
Meaning of defect
- noun A fault or malfunction.
- noun The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
- noun A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.
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Questions about synonyms of defect
- What is another word for defect?
- Defect has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as flaw, sin and shortcoming.
- What does defect mean?
- Defect means a fault or malfunction.
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