design flaw
Inherent structural problem
A design flaw is a defect built into something from the start—not damage or wear, but a problem with the original conception.
The flaw may cause malfunction, inefficiency, or danger: The recall addressed a design flaw in the braking system.
The term implies the problem was preventable with better planning.
It extends beyond physical objects to systems, processes, or plans: Critics called the legislation's lack of oversight a fundamental design flaw.
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
- kludgeAwkward but functional solution
- errorFault in communication
single point of failure · glitch · problem · technical debt · built-in obsolescence · fault · oversight · blunder · imperfection · corner cutting · mistake · quirk · quality control · idiosyncrasy · testing · mechanical failure · construction defects · recall
- infrastructure failuresbridge collapse, potholes, dam breach, power outage, water main breaks
- faultinessdefect, bug, error, glitch, imperfection
- faultsfault, defect, imperfection, shortcoming, failing
- structural problemsfoundation crack, settling, subsidence, buckling, warping
- collector errorsdouble strike, off-center, misprint, cud, mule
- defectsdefect, crack, cracks, defective, blemish
design flawelegant design
Visually pleasing, refined creation
flawless · perfect · sound engineering · without error · sound design
design flawmanufacturing defect
Error introduced during fabrication
human error · pilot error · installation error · misuse · wear and tear
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