defect

How many syllables in defect?

There are 2 syllables in the word defect.

Divide defect into syllables:

de · fect

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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