FAULTIER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

an imperfection in an object or machine

Example: a flaw caused the crystal to shatter; if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer

Part of speech: Noun

responsibility for a bad situation or event

Example: it was John's fault

Part of speech: Noun

the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

Example: they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel; he knew his own faults much better than she did

Part of speech: Noun

(sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)

Example: he served too many double faults

Part of speech: Noun

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

Example: he made a bad mistake; she was quick to point out my errors; I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults

Part of speech: Noun

(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)

Example: it took much longer to find the fault than to fix it

Part of speech: Noun

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

Example: they built it right over a geological fault; he studied the faulting of the earth's crust

Part of speech: Verb

put or pin the blame on