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defects

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "defects" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

defects

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

defects is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, defects is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdefects

1noun
  • A fault or malfunction.

    Example: "a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment"

  • The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
  • A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.
1verb
  • To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
  • To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
  • To join the enemy army.
  • To flee one's country and seek asylum.
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