Word: defect
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: de
fect
Definition: To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
Morphemes:
Affix: defect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: priv.
Affix: facere
Language: la
Decoded: facere
Meaning: to do