Defect Past Tense

The past tense of Defect is defected.

1. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] an imperfection in a bodily system.

Etymology

  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

Rhymes with Ventricular Septal Defect

  • teleconnect
  • overprotect
  • interconnect
  • disrespect
  • reinspect
  • misdirect
  • disinfect
  • disconnect
  • reconnect
  • recollect
  • nondirect
  • interject
  • disaffect
  • suspect
  • subject
  • resurrect
  • respect
  • reflect
  • reelect
  • redirect
  • project
  • neglect
  • intersect
  • inspect
  • indirect
  • incorrect
  • expect
  • deflect
  • confect
  • unchecked

2. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] a failing or deficiency.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

3. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] an imperfection in an object or machine.

Etymology

  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

5. septal

adjective. of or relating to a septum.

6. defect

verb. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army.

Etymology

  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)