flaw
Translation
defect, imperfection, fault
Examples
There is a flaw in the design.
There is a flaw in the design.
The diamond had a small flaw.
The diamond had a small flaw.
Pride is his fatal flaw.
Pride is his fatal flaw.
Grammar Patterns
a flaw ((in sth.)) a defect in something There is a flaw in the argument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: defect, fault, blemish; Antonyms: perfection, strength
Etymology
From Old Norse 'flaga' meaning 'slab, crack'. The sense evolved from a crack to a defect.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'flaw' in a floor tile – a crack or imperfection. The words sound similar.