Minor Defect
nounmi·nor de·fectpronounced MY-nuh deh-FEKT
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Minor Defect mean?
A defect other than a major defect. Examples include hairline cracks in render, minor paint peeling, or a sticky door latch. These are maintenance items, not structural problems.
How the noun Minor Defect is used
The report listed a few minor defects like hairline cracks in the render and a sticky window latch, which were easy fixes and not deal-breakers.
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MLA citation: "Minor Defect." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/minor-defect. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Minor Defect." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/minor-defect.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Minor Defect. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/minor-defect