Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fault
noun and verb
/fɔːlt/
Definition
A fault refers to a mistake or error in reasoning, behavior, or opinion.
Examples
- It was my fault that we missed the train.
- The engineer found a fault in the equipment.
Meaning
It can also mean a defect in something, or a situation where something goes wrong due to someone’s actions or decisions.
Synonyms
- blame
- error
- defect
- flaw
