faultiness
|fault-i-ness|
C1
/ˈfɔːltɪnəs/
(fault)
state of having defects
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faultiness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'faute,' where 'faute' meant 'lack or failing.'
Historical Evolution
'faute' transformed into the modern English word 'fault,' and eventually became 'faultiness' to describe the state of having faults.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack or failing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having defects or imperfections.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being faulty or having defects.
The faultiness of the product led to a recall.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35