Words Starting With DEFEC

26 words start with DEFEC. Scores range up to 24 points (DEFECTIBILITY), averaging 17.3 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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US VALID
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Definition

To discharge feces from the bowels.

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US VALID
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Definition

Past tense of DEFECATE.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of DEFECATE.

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Definition

Present participle of DEFECATE.

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Definition

The act of passing feces from the body.

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Definition

Plural of DEFECATION.

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Definition

A person who defecates.

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Definition

Plural of DEFECATOR.

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Definition

A flaw or shortcoming in something.

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Definition

Past tense of DEFECT.

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US INVALID
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Definition

Plural of DEFECTIBILITY.

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US INVALID
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Definition

Deficiency; imperfection.

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US INVALID
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Definition

Having faults or flaws; imperfect.

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Definition

Present participle of DEFECT.

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Definition

Abandonment of a cause or allegiance.

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US INVALID
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Definition

A person who supports or promotes defection.

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Definition

Plural of DEFECTIONIST.

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Definition

Plural of DEFECTION.

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Definition

Having a flaw or not working properly.

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US INVALID
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Definition

In a defective manner.

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US INVALID
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Definition

The state or quality of being defective.

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Definition

Plural of DEFECTIVENESS.

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Definition

Plural of DEFECTIVE.

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Definition

A person who abandons a cause or country.

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Definition

Plural of DEFECTOR.

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US VALID
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Definition

Plural of DEFECT.

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How many words starting with defec are there?

There are 26 words starting with defec.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with DEFEC?

DEFECTIBILITY scores 24 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.