Hyphenation of defect

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word defect? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

de-fect

Definitions of defect:

1.	An imperfection in a bodily system Visual defects This device permits detection of defects in the lungs
2.	A failing or deficiency That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
3.	An imperfection in an object or machine A flaw caused the crystal to shatter If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
4.	A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) A facial blemish
5.	Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army If soldiers deserted Hitler's army
6.	They were shot

Synonyms of defect:

noun	imperfection, imperfectness
noun	shortcoming, disadvantage
noun	fault, flaw, imperfection, imperfectness
noun	blemish, mar, appearance, visual aspect
verb	desert, flee, fly, take flight

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.