[dɛfɛktʊm]

Definitions

1. noun

a flaw or weakness in a person or thing, especially one that prevents something from functioning properly; a defect or fault

“The engineer identified the defectum in the engine’s design that led to its malfunction.”

2. verb

to become or make something defective or flawed

“The storm defectum the crops, causing widespread damage to the agricultural community.”