Meaning of Defect

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Defect

1. 1
   n.

   Want or absence of something necessary for completeness or perfection; deficiency; -- opposed to superfluity.

2. 2
   n.

   Failing; fault; imperfection, whether physical or moral; blemish; as, a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment.

3. 3
   v. i.

   To fail; to become deficient.

4. 4
   v. t.

   To injure; to damage.

5. 5
   n.

   Want or absence of something necessary for completeness or perfection; deficiency; -- opposed to superfluity.

6. 6
   n.

   Failing; fault; imperfection, whether physical or moral; blemish; as, a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment.

7. 7
   v. i.

   To fail; to become deficient.

8. 8
   v. t.

   To injure; to damage.