defects Meaning & Definition
What Does Defects Mean?
As a noun, defects means plural of defect. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of defect. As a verb, it means To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
Defects Definition (Noun)
- plural of defect
Defects as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of defect
Noun
- A fault or malfunction.
a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment
- The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
- A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.
Verb
- To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
- To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
- To join the enemy army.
- To flee one's country and seek asylum.
Synonyms of Defects
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Defects synonyms and antonyms →Defects in a Sentence
a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment
Word Forms & Grammar
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