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flaw

noun verb

an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
F
Ends with
W
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈflɔː

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness

noun

  1. defect or weakness in a person's character

    “he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless”

noun

  1. an imperfection in an object or machine

    “a flaw caused the crystal to shatter”

verb

  1. add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

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Example Sentences

he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless
a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
if there are any defects, you should send it back to the manufacturer

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