pitfall

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

pit + fall

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: pĭtʹfôl, IPA: /ˈpɪtfɔːl/, SAMPA: /"pItfO:l/
• (US) enPR: pĭtʹfäl, IPA: /ˈpɪtfɑl/, SAMPA: /"pItfAl/
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[edit] Noun

Wikipedia

pitfall (plural pitfalls)

1. a potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

   It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.

2. (computing) An anti-pattern.

[edit] Synonyms

• (potential problem, hazard, or danger): trap
• (computing: anti-pattern): anti-pattern, dark pattern

[edit] Derived terms

• pitfalled

[edit] Translations