flaw

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈflɔː/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈflɔ/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular flaw

Plural flaws

1. (countable) When something has a flaw, it is not perfect and has a problem.
   • Synonym: defect
   • Antonym: perfect

   That ruby is scratched, therefore it has a flaw.

Related words

• flawless