1. To lose brightness, loudness, or brilliance gradually; dim: The lights and music faded as we set sail from the harbor.
2. To lose freshness; wither: summer flowers that had faded.
3. To lose strength or vitality; wane: youthful energy that had faded over the years.
4. To disappear gradually; vanish: a hope that faded.

defect  n.

1. The lack of something necessary or desirable for completion or perfection; a deficiency.
2. An imperfection that causes inadequacy or failure; a shortcoming.

detached  adj.

1. Separated; disconnected: a detached part; a detached plug.
2. Standing apart from others; separate.
3. Marked by an absence of emotional involvement and an aloof, impersonal objectivity.

void  adj.

1. Containing no matter; empty.
2. Not occupied; unfilled.
3. Completely lacking; devoid: void of understanding.
4. Ineffective; useless.
5. Having no legal force or validity; null: a contract rendered void.