Hyphenation of defects

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

de-fects

Definitions of defects:

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

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.