default
Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɒlt/
The English word “default” has 14 meanings listed here.
noun
- The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
- The condition of being an obligation that has not been met.
- the original software programming settings as set by the factory
- A loss incurred by failing to compete.
- A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
- A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.
- The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
- A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.
- Lack; absence.
- Fault; offence; wrong act.
verb
Etymology
From Middle English defaut, defaute, from Old French defaute (“fault, defect, failure, culpability, lack”), ultimately from Latin de- (“away”) + fallo (“deceive, cheat, escape notice of”).
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