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Definition of defected - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
loyaltyhaving abandoned a cause or organization
- The defected soldier joined the enemy forces.
- The defected diplomat sought asylum in another country.
- Many defected members revealed the secrets of the organization.
Origin of defected
Latin, defectus (failure, lack)
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- French:transfuge, ...
- German:desertiert, ...
- Italian:abbandonato, ...
- Spanish:desertor, ...
- Portuguese:traidor, ...
- Chinese:叛逃的, ...
- Japanese:離反した, ...
- Arabic:مُنْشَقّ, ...
- Hebrew:עָרִיק, ...
- Russian:дезертировавший, ...
- Ukrainian:дезертир, ...
- Hindi:दलबदलू, ...
Definition of defect - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
errorfault or malfunction in an object
- The car had a defect in its engine.
2.
shortcominglack of something necessary for completeness
- His only defect was his impatience.
3.
medicalimperfection in a bodily system
- The heart defect required immediate surgery.
4.
mathematicsTECH. part by which a figure is deficientTECH.
- The defect in the angle was calculated precisely.
5.
crystallographyTECH. local deviation in the crystal latticeTECH.
- Scientists studied the defect in the crystal structure.
Verb
1.
change sidesleave a group to join an opposing one
- He decided to defect to the rival team.
2.
militarydesert a military organization
- The soldier defected during the conflict.
Expressions with defect
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abnormality in structure or function present at birth
Many birth defects are detectable during pregnancy..
condition impairing the ability to see clearly
He was diagnosed with a vision defect at an early age.
abnormality present from birth affecting body structure or function
The doctor diagnosed the baby with a congenital defect.
inherited abnormality in DNA causing health issues
The child was born with a genetic defect.
abnormal problem in heart structure or working often present from birth
The doctor explained that her baby had a small heart defect.
unplanned flaw created while a product is being produced or assembled
The crash was blamed on a manufacturing defect in the car's brakes.
disorder affecting normal speech ability
He overcame his speech defect with therapy.
hidden problem not seen during normal inspection
The house had a latent defect in the foundation.
difference between atom mass and its free components' masses
The mass defect explains the energy released in nuclear reactions.
congenital hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers
The newborn was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect..
heart structure defect present at birth
The baby was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.
procedural or formal mistake in a legal document or process
The court dismissed the claim because of a defect of form.
point defect in crystals with vacancy and interstitial atom
The Frenkel defect affects the conductivity of the crystal.
heart defect with an opening in the atrial septum
The doctor diagnosed the baby with an ostium primum defect.
crystal defect with equal cation and anion vacancies
The Schottky defect affects the crystal's ionic conductivity.
abnormal opening in the heart's septum
The newborn was diagnosed with a septal defect shortly after birth..
heart defect with an opening in the ventricular septum
The doctor diagnosed the baby with a ventricular septal defect.
problem in the mind's working
He was born with a mental defect.
Origin of defect
Latin, defectus (failure)
Examples of defect in a sentence
A defect in the software caused the system to crash. The defect in the software caused a crash. She noticed a defect in the fabric. The genetic defect was passed down through generations. A birth defect was detected during the ultrasound. The defect was noted in the geometric proof.
Mathematicians discussed the defect in the theorem. The defect caused a disruption in the crystal's growth. Engineers examined the defect for potential weaknesses. Several members defected to the opposition party during the election. The spy planned to defect to the enemy country. Several troops attempted to defect last year. He chose to defect after years of service.
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- French:défaut, changer de camp, ...
- German:Defekt, überlaufen, ...
- Italian:difetto, defezionare, ...
- Spanish:defecto, desertar, ...
- Portuguese:defeito, desertar, ...
- Chinese:缺陷, 投奔, ...
- Japanese:欠陥, 寝返る, ...
- Arabic:خَلَل, اِنْشَقَّ, ...
- Hebrew:פְּגָם, לַעֲרוֹק, ...
- Russian:дефект, дезертировать, ...
- Ukrainian:дефект, перейти, ...
- Hindi:दोष, दलबदल करना, ...
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