fault — responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːlt/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over the vase, but somehow it's my fault for not being a better cat trainer.
- The software has a critical fault that makes it crash every five minutes.
- I can't fault your logic, but I can definitely fault your cooking.
fault
NOUN[/fɔːlt/]
responsibility for an accident or misfortune
The waiter accepts fault for dropping dishes in the kitchen
Spilled salt was my fault, brought the kitchen to a halt!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Old French 'faute', derived from Latin 'fallere' meaning 'to deceive' or 'to fail'. The term originally referred to a lack or deficiency, gradually acquiring its modern sense of responsibility for an error or wrongdoing.
Breakdown
Latin 'fallere' (to deceive, to fail) → Old French 'faute' (deficiency, failure) → Middle English 'fault' (error, wrongdoing).
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📝Examples
“My cat knocked over the vase, but somehow it's my fault for not being a better cat trainer.”
“The software has a critical fault that makes it crash every five minutes.”
“I can't fault your logic, but I can definitely fault your cooking.”
“The insurance company determined that both drivers were at fault.”
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