failure
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[edit] English
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[edit] Etymology
From Anglo-Norman failer, from Old French faillir (“to fail”).
[edit] Noun
failure (plural failures)
- State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
- An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
- Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function, breakdown.
[edit] Synonyms
- (person incapable of success): loser
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[edit] Translations
state of condition opposite success
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object or person incapable of success
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termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function
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