Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Fault.
How to pronounce fault:
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Fault - as a noun
A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
Example: "He made a bad mistake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
errormistakeHypernyms (Closely Related)
nonaccomplishmentnonachievementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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An imperfection in an object or machine
Example: "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defectflawHypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfectionimperfectnessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
Example: "They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demerit(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
Example: "They built it right over a geological fault"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakfaultingfracturegeological faultshiftHypernyms (Closely Related)
cleftcrevicefissurescissureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)
Example: "It took much longer to find the fault than to fix it"
Responsibility for a bad situation or event
Example: "It was john's fault"
Fault - as a verb
Example Sentences
"It's not my fault that the car broke down."
"She always finds fault with everything I do."
"The fault lies with the manager for not taking action."
"I apologized for my fault and promised to make it right."
"He has a fault in his logic that undermines his argument."
Word Game Points
Is FAULT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fault is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FAULT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is FAULT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fault is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFAULT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is FAULT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fault is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFAULT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
