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Flaw
/flɔː/
A flaw is a defect or imperfection that detracts from the quality or value of something.
Synonyms:
defect
imperfection
blemish
fault
deficiency
Antonyms:
perfection
strength
virtue
excellence
merit
Examples:
Where is the
flaw
?"
It fits in without a
flaw
.
Still, apart from that there wasn't a
flaw
.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English word "flaw," meaning a fragment or a splinter, and the Old Norse word "flaga," meaning slab or chip.
Usage Statistics:
12 mentions per 1 million words
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