flaw
intermediateB2/flɔː/ · flaw
A fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something to be imperfect.
Meanings
A fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something to be imperfect.
ایک نقص، غلطی، یا کمزوری جو کسی چیز کو غیر کامل بناتی ہے۔
عیب
aib
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Common Collocations
- serious flaw
- fatal flaw
- design flaw
Example Sentences
The product has a serious flaw in its design.
اس مصنوعت میں اس کی ڈیزائن میں ایک سنجیدہ عیب ہے۔
Is masno'at mein is ki design mein ek sanjeeda aib hai.
His reasoning had a fundamental flaw that undermined his argument.
اس کی دلیل میں ایک بنیادی عیب تھا جو اس کے دلائل کو کمزور کرتا ہے۔
Us ki daleel mein ek buniyaadi aib tha jo us ke dalail ko kamzor karta hai.
The novel's flaw lies in its predictable plot.
ناول کا عیب اس کے قابل پیش گوئی پلاٹ میں ہے۔
Novel ka aib is ke qabil e pesh goi plot mein hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a flaw as a 'flaw' in a diamond that makes it less valuable.
Imagine a cracked vase that has a visible flaw.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کمال کے روبرو عیب کے خنجر کو چھپانا کیوں؟
Kamal ke robo se aib ke khanjar ko chhupana kyun?
Why hide the dagger of flaw in front of perfection?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عیب پر پردہ ڈالنا بیوقوفی ہے۔
Aib par parda dalna bewqoofi hai.
Hiding flaws is foolishness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "flāw" — blemish, defect
First known use: 15th century
The word 'flaw' has roots in Old English and has retained its meaning relating to a defect or imperfection over time.