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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDefault
/dɪˈfɔlt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A preselected option or setting that is automatically chosen by a computer program or device unless an alternative is specified.
"The default settings on your phone can be changed to suit your preferences."
- 1
To fail to fulfill a duty or obligation, especially in a financial context.
"The company defaulted on its loan payments, leading to bankruptcy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'default' originates from the Old French word 'defaulte', which means 'failure' or 'lack'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to denote a failure to fulfill an obligation or a preset condition in technology and law.
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Défaut
Transliteration: deh-foh
"Le défaut de paiement a conduit à des conséquences juridiques."
Standard
Transliteration: shtandart
"Die Standardeinstellungen können angepasst werden."
Impostazione predefinita
Transliteration: im-poh-stat-tsyo-neh preh-deh-fee-nee-tah
"L'impostazione predefinita è stata cambiata."
Predeterminado
Transliteration: preh-deh-ter-mee-nah-doh
"El valor predeterminado se puede modificar."
Padrão
Transliteration: pah-drah-o
"O padrão pode ser alterado nas configurações."
डिफ़ॉल्ट
Transliteration: di-fault
"डिफ़ॉल्ट सेटिंग्स को बदला जा सकता है।"
默认
Transliteration: mò rèn
"默认设置可以根据需要进行更改。"
기본값
Transliteration: gi-bon-gab
"기본값은 필요에 따라 변경할 수 있습니다."
デフォルト
Transliteration: defo-ruto
"デフォルト設定は変更できます。"
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