Hyphenation of defect

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word defect? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

de-fect

Definitions of defect:

1.
An imperfection in a bodily system
Visual defects This device permits detection of defects in the lungs
2.
A failing or deficiency
That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
3.
An imperfection in an object or machine
A flaw caused the crystal to shatter If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
4.
A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
A facial blemish
5.
Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
If soldiers deserted Hitler's army
6.
They were shot

Synonyms of defect:

noun imperfection, imperfectness
noun shortcoming, disadvantage
noun fault, flaw, imperfection, imperfectness
noun blemish, mar, appearance, visual aspect
verb desert, flee, fly, take flight

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