defected

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A form of defect — A fault or malfunction.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of defect

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
defectuous
Cite this entry
APA

defected. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defected

MLA

“defected.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defected. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “defected,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defected.

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