faulted
|fault-ed|
B2
/fɔːltɪd/
(fault)
state of having defects
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fault' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'faute', where 'faute' meant 'lack, deficiency'.
Historical Evolution
'faute' transformed into the Middle English word 'faute', and eventually became the modern English word 'fault'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack or deficiency', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'blame or responsibility for a mistake'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'fault'.
She faulted him for not completing the task on time.
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