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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:

absencemistakedeficiencyfaultwantscarfrailtybuglackflaw
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Antonyms for defect:

specialitycapacityproficiencyvirtuedeftnessmeritstrengthprowessblessingsavvy
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