designfault
nounUK /dɪˈzaɪn fɔːlt/
US /dɪˈzaɪn fɔːlt/
A design fault is a mistake in how something is made that makes it not work well.
The toy car had a design fault, so its wheels fell off easily.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A weakness in a plan or system that causes trouble.
The teacher found a design fault in the class rules.
3. A problem built into a product from the start, not caused by the user.
The phone's battery problem was a design fault, not the owner's fault.
4. A mistake in the way something is drawn or planned.
The bridge had a design fault that made it unsafe.