defect

English

/ˈdiːfɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/

noun
Definitions
  • A fault or malfunction.
  • The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
  • (math) A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰeh₁-

Gloss

put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

哺

Emoji

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