failure

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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, breakdown.

[edit] Synonyms

  • (person incapable of success): loser

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