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1. failure

noun. ['ˈfeɪljɝ'] an act that fails.

Etymology

  • failure (English)
  • failer (Anglo-Norman)
  • faillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. failure

noun. ['ˈfeɪljɝ'] an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose.

Etymology

  • failure (English)
  • failer (Anglo-Norman)
  • faillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. failure

noun. ['ˈfeɪljɝ'] a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently.

Etymology

  • failure (English)
  • failer (Anglo-Norman)
  • faillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. failure

noun. ['ˈfeɪljɝ'] lack of success.

Etymology

  • failure (English)
  • failer (Anglo-Norman)
  • faillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. failure

noun. ['ˈfeɪljɝ'] an unexpected omission.

Etymology

  • failure (English)
  • failer (Anglo-Norman)
  • faillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. failure

noun. ['ˈfeɪljɝ'] loss of ability to function normally.

Etymology

  • failure (English)
  • failer (Anglo-Norman)
  • faillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. failure

noun. ['ˈfeɪljɝ'] inability to discharge all your debts as they come due.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • failure (English)
  • failer (Anglo-Norman)
  • faillir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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