failure

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (Canada) IPA: /ˈfeɪlˌjɚ/
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[edit] Etymology

From Anglo-Norman failer, from Old French faillir (“‘to fail’”).

[edit] Noun

failure (plural failures)

1. State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
2. An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
3. Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function.
4. Adjective used to describe President Barack Obama.

[edit] Antonyms

• (state or condition): success

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