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- DictionaryFlaw/flô/
noun
- 1. a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object: "plates with flaws in them were sold at the outlet store"
verb
- 1. (of an imperfection) mar, weaken, or invalidate (something): "the computer game was flawed by poor programming"
a defect in physical structure or form; an imperfection or weakness and especially one that detracts from the whole or hinders effectiveness… See the full definition
Flaw Definition. A break, scratch, crack, etc. that spoils something; blemish. A flaw in a diamond. An imperfection, often concealed, that impairs soundness. A flaw in the crystal that caused it to shatter. A defect; fault; error. A sudden, brief gust of wind, often with rain or snow; squall.
FLAW definition: 1. a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or…. Learn more.
Flaw definition: a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect; fault. See examples of FLAW used in a sentence.
FLAW meaning: 1. a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or…. Learn more.
flaw. A flaw can be a sign of weakness or defect. If you try to make wings and fly off the roof but wind up crashing in the gutter, there's a flaw in your plan. In the early 14th century, when the noun flaw was first recorded, it referred to a snowflake or spark of fire.
1. An imperfection, often concealed, that impairs soundness: a flaw in the crystal that caused it to shatter. See Synonyms at blemish. 2. A defect or shortcoming in something intangible: The two leaders share the flaw of arrogance. tr.v.flawed, flaw·ing, flaws.
flaw (in something) a fault or small break in something that makes it less attractive or valuable. The vase is in excellent condition except for a few small flaws in its base. Unfortunately, this plate has a slight flaw in it.
Flaw definition: a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect; fault. See examples of FLAW used in a sentence.
A flaw in something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid.
