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defectus

Pronunciation: [deːˈfɛk.tʊs]

“defectus” is a Latin word. Its 6 meanings in English:

adjective

  1. tired, worn out
  2. faulty, defective

noun

  1. failure
  2. absence
  3. weakness, failing, defect
  4. defection, revolt

Etymology

Perfect passive participle of dēficiō.

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