What is the opposite of defect?

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Contexts ▼▲ Noun Opposite of a shortcoming or weakness Opposite of a physical deformity that spoils the appearance or completeness of something Opposite of an error or glitch in a system or program (advantage) Opposite of a negative consequence or downside of a given course of action (positive) Opposite of a negative consequence or downside of a given course of action Opposite of the state of being ill or unhealthy Opposite of an illness that disrupts normal physical or mental functions Opposite of something said or done that is socially upsetting or incorrect Opposite of a physical deformity that spoils the appearance or completeness of something Opposite of an ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic Opposite of a disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros) Opposite of an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness Opposite of a mistake or error Opposite of the state of being devoid of something Opposite of a flaw or obstacle in a plan, operation, etc. Opposite of a shortcoming, weakness, or flaw in a plan, argument, etc. Opposite of a displeasing and prominently ugly sight Opposite of a failure or breakdown in operation or function Opposite of a scarcity or lack of something Opposite of a small cut or notch Verb Opposite of to abandon one's country or cause, typically in favor of an opposing one Opposite of to abandon or leave something or someone (of a place or location) Opposite of to go or get away from Opposite of to abandon one's beliefs, or to change one's affiliation … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of a shortcoming or weakness strength advantage asset forte specialityUK specialtyUS capability skill talent metier métier virtue expertise gift ability strong point strong suit upper hand perfection benefit merit aptitude blessing value blank clarity good point honorUS respect cleanliness honourUK fine point quality ideal esteem working enhancement propriety proficiency edge capacity competence command deftness savvy nous leverage boon competency vantage prowess mastery knack ascendancy resource adroitness bent savviness skilfulness know-how supremacy more ❯ Noun ▲ Opposite of a physical deformity that spoils the appearance or completeness of something wholeness completeness perfection fullness perfectness integrity entireness “Please adhere to the following rules in order to safeguard the wholeness of your limbs.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an error or glitch in a system or program normality order routine normalcy regularity usualness routineness uniformity conformity sameness normalness typicality a normal state of affairs a normal pattern status quo soundness “After the error messages stopped appearing, I was mollified for the time being, and things resumed their tentative state of normality.” Noun ▲ (advantage) Opposite of a negative consequence or downside of a given course of action advantage benefit asset help edge plus aid assistance blessing boon convenience extra fitness gain happiness perfection profit satisfaction strength strong point success plenty enough health sufficiency adequacy lot abundance achievement affluence excess surplus encouragement opening correction ability virtue merit wellness opulence amplitude plenitude wealth soundness good upside advance peace ease bonus positive commonness good health fortitude might robustness support relief allowance facilitation freedom clearance liberation permission furtherance accuracy care remembrance completeness faultlessness consummation flawlessness excellence potence potential qualification purity competency capacity competence precision right more ❯ Noun ▲ (positive) Opposite of a negative consequence or downside of a given course of action positive upside plus side silver lining advantage benefit boon plus positive thing good thing “They have expressed that they want a positive to come out of this situation, and they are going to start a fellowship.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the state of being ill or unhealthy health healthiness soundness wellness wholeness wholesomeness ability advantage improvement perfection strength strong point vigorUS robustness hardiness hardihood vigourUK good health Noun ▲ Opposite of an illness that disrupts normal physical or mental functions health wellness arrangement conformity happiness method organisationUK organizationUS system Noun ▲ Opposite of something said or done that is socially upsetting or incorrect amenity attention civility courtesy formality gesture pleasantry correction Noun ▲ Opposite of a physical deformity that spoils the appearance or completeness of something enhancement augmentation embellishment improvement lift advancement amelioration augmenting refinement amplification boost enrichment “Your dimples are simply a genetic facial enhancement.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic beauty benefit blessing favorUS favourUK good goodness grace honorUS honourUK morality purity regularity shapeliness virtue Noun ▲ Opposite of a disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros) pro Noun ▲ Opposite of an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness advantage authority control superiority benefit edge power ascendancy drop sway dominance jump precedence convenience supremacy lead plus vantage pre-eminence upper hand “Banknotes have a natural advantage over coins in that they are lighter to carry but are also less durable.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a mistake or error correctness accuracy faultlessness precision exactitude exactness preciseness perfection “I was not in a position to mark it up or to start working on it because I had to check it for correctness.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the state of being devoid of something possession ownership custody presence control hold keeping proprietorship “Katie said that she had recently come into possession of a letter written by her great grandmother.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a flaw or obstacle in a plan, operation, etc. easiness line normalcy peace perfection simplicity Noun ▲ Opposite of a shortcoming, weakness, or flaw in a plan, argument, etc. strength effectiveness potency cogency efficacy force power forcefulness persuasiveness weight concentration soundness validity value fervourUK fervorUS “The strength of his argument lies in his relentless application of the law of Causation, that every effect must have an adequate cause.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a displeasing and prominently ugly sight beauty clarity eyeful vision eye candy feast for the eyes Noun ▲ Opposite of a failure or breakdown in operation or function operation execution functioning performance running effectiveness implementation “Regular maintenance would ensure that continuous engine operation was not disrupted.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a scarcity or lack of something abundance excess plenitude profusion plentifulness copiousness sufficiency surfeit ampleness bountifulness opulence wealth bunch host plentitude cornucopia luxury plenteousness profuseness lot overflow plethora tonneUK tonUS adequacy bounty bundle fullness nimiety raft load multiplicity multitude myriad plenty richness slew superabundance “This huge area supports an abundance of wildlife and a multitude of bird species.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a small cut or notch compliment praise Verb ▲ Opposite of to abandon one's country or cause, typically in favor of an opposing one stay remain support continue persevere join persist maintain immigrate come return associate allow approve “He decided to stay and support his country in the fight for independence.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to abandon or leave something or someone embrace acknowledge adhere to admit agree allow approve claim condone continue hold keep maintain revert Verb ▲ (of a place or location) Opposite of to go or get away from arrive come emerge appear approach show enter materialiseUK materializeUS land reach visit barge in bob up bust in check in come in come on the scene come up get here get in get there get through make an appearance make it make the scene present oneself punch the clock put in an appearance roll in roll up show up stop turn up “When I arrive, I will take you away from your suffering.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to abandon one's beliefs, or to change one's affiliation face meet Find more words! 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Sentences with the word defect Words that rhyme with defect What is the past tense of defect? What is the plural of defect? What is the adverb for defect? What is the adjective for defect? What is the noun for defect? Translations for defect Use our Antonym Finder Nearby Words defected defected from defect from defectible defecting defecting from defecation defecate defeat utterly defeat the opposition defeats the opposition defeats 6-letter Words Starting With d de def defe defec