faulty — having defects; not working correctly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having defects; not working correctly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːlti/
Example Sentences
- My smartphone has faulty speakers - it only plays K-pop at maximum volume!
- The faulty GPS led us to a corn field instead of the shopping mall.
- The company recalled all faulty batteries due to safety concerns.
faulty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfɔːlti/]
having defects; not working correctly
The faulty toaster shoots flaming toast across the kitchen at breakfast.
The faulty shaker made it way too salty!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'fault' (defect, failure), which itself comes from Latin 'fallere' (to deceive, to fail). The adjective suffix '-y' was added to this noun to form the modern English adjective.
Breakdown
fault (defect, from Latin fallere) + -y (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'characterized by' or 'full of')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My smartphone has faulty speakers - it only plays K-pop at maximum volume!”
“The faulty GPS led us to a corn field instead of the shopping mall.”
“The company recalled all faulty batteries due to safety concerns.”
“Her faulty assumption about the meeting time made her two hours late.”
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