current-faulty
|cur-rent-fault-y|
B2
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/ˈkɜrənt ˈfɔlti/
🇬🇧
/ˈkʌrənt ˈfɔːlti/
presently malfunctioning
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'current-faulty' is a compound word formed from 'current,' meaning 'present time,' and 'faulty,' meaning 'having defects.'
Historical Evolution
The word 'faulty' comes from Middle English 'faute,' which was derived from Old French 'faute,' meaning 'lack' or 'deficiency.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'faulty' meant 'lacking' or 'deficient,' but over time it evolved to mean 'having defects.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is presently malfunctioning or not working correctly.
The device is current-faulty and needs repair.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 07:42