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default


Meanings
  • noun, adjective

    The action or situation of fulfilling a normal or expected role or of being the usual, average, or standard.

    - "The default setting on a new computer is usually the best choice for most users."
    - "When a borrower fails to make payments, the lender may take possession of the property in default."
    - "The default password for a new router is often 'admin' with no password."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89013010"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with default
default , helvetica , delicate , aberrant , velvet , elicited
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. defaulter

  2. defiance

  3. defaulted


Variants
List of all variants of default that leads to same result
default , defaults , in default of , defaulted , defaulter , defaulters , defaulting , in default
Etymology
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Old French 'defaut' meaning 'lack, want, or failure'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'default' comes from the Old French word 'defaut', meaning 'lack, want, or failure'.

  2. The term 'default' is often used in finance to refer to a borrower's failure to make payments on a loan.


Related Concepts
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  1. expectation: The belief that something will happen or be a certain way.

  2. standard: A level or degree considered normal or desirable.


Culture
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In literature, 'default' is often used metaphorically to refer to a lack of action or failure to meet expectations. In music, 'default' can refer to a pre-set configuration or setting.

How to Memorize "default"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a situation where something is the normal or expected choice, such as a computer's default settings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'default' with the idea of something being normal or expected.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'D-E-F-A-U-L-T' to remember the meaning: 'Default' is something that is 'usual' or 'normal'.


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