defect

noun
[L31344]

Forms

  • singular : defect
  • plural : defects

Senses

  • flaw
  • failure of some angles to add up to the expected amount of 360° or 180°, when such angles in the plane would

defect

verb
[L31345]

Related

Derivations defection

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : defect
  • simple present, singular, third person : defects
  • simple past : defected
  • present participle : defecting
  • past participle : defected

Senses

  • give up allegiance to a state without approval
  • discrepancy of a material compared to an idealized structure
  • to abandon a position or association