Fault

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Verb 1.3 Related terms

English

Noun

fault

1. A defect; something that detracts from perfection
2. A mistake or error
3. A weakness of character
4. A minor offense
5. Blame; the responsibility for a mistake
6. (Geology) A fracture in a rock formation causing a discontinuity
7. (Tennis) An illegal serve

Verb

fault transitive

1. To criticize , blame or find fault with something or someone
2. (Geology) To fracture

fault intransitive

1. To commit a mistake or error

Related terms

• to a fault - to an excessive degree