defect
How many syllables in defect?
There are 2 syllables in the word defect.How to pronounce defect:
Definition of defect:
- defect:
- The past tense of Defect is defected.
Synonyms for defect:
abnormality
absence
blemish
blight
blotch
bug
deficiency
deformity
disfigurement
distortion
error
excrescence
failing
fault
flaw
foible
frailty
imperfection
inadequacy
injury
irregularity
lack
malformation
mar
mark
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Antonyms for defect:
ability
adroitness
advantage
aptitude
ascendancy
asset
benefit
bent
blank
blessing
boon
capability
capacity
clarity
cleanliness
command
competence
competency
deftness
edge
enhancement
esteem
expertise
fine point
forte
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