Etymological root
deficere
Latin
Words from this root(3)
defective
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/dɪˈfɛktɪv/
having a fault or imperfection; not working properly
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defection
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/dɪˈfɛkʃən/
the act of abandoning a cause, party, or country
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defector
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/dɪˈfɛktɚ/
a person who abandons a country, cause, or party for an opposing one
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