defect

Definitions

A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack of something necessary for completeness.

A fault or malfunction in a physical object or system.

To abandon one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one.

Examples

The engineer discovered a minor defect in the engine's cooling system.

He decided to defect from his home country to seek political asylum abroad.

Synonyms

flaw imperfection fault shortcoming deficiency blemish weakness

Antonyms

perfection strength virtue merit advantage asset completeness