1.Definition: a failing or deficiency

"That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"

Category: General

2.Definition: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

Related Noun(s):blemish, mar

Category: General

3.Definition: an imperfection in a bodily system

"Visual defects", "This device permits detection of defects in the lungs"

Category: General

4.Definition: an imperfection in an object or machine

"A flaw caused the crystal to shatter", "If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"

Related Noun(s):fault, flaw

Category: General