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Synonyms & Similar Words
defect
flaw
imperfection
shortcoming
weakness
failing
blunder
mistake
error
inaccuracy
omission
oversight
lapse
slip
trip
stumble
blemish
spot
stain
taint
imperfection
frailty
vulnerability
deficiency
inadequacy
insufficiency
fallibility
frailness
feebleness
infirmity
weakness
fragility
Meaning of Fault
A fault is a weakness or imperfection in someone's character, a mistake or inaccuracy, or a weakness in a system or object.
Definitions
- A weakness or imperfection in someone's character
- A mistake or inaccuracy
- A weakness in a system or object
- A geological fault, which is a crack or fracture in the Earth's crust
Etymology of Fault
The word "fault" comes from the Old French "faute", which is derived from the Latin "faulta", meaning "lack" or "deficiency"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of concepts, including moral failing, error, and geological fracture
Example Uses
- The company's financial fault led to its bankruptcy
- The fault in the machine caused it to malfunction
- She tried to overcome her fault of being too self-critical
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
perfection
strength
flawlessness
correctness
accuracy
precision
reliability
dependability
infallibility
certainty
correctness
exactness
rectitude
integrity
virtue
merit
excellence
distinction
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