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failure

/ˈfeɪl.jɚ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The inability to perform or accomplish something.

    - "Despite his best efforts, John experienced failure in his business."
    - "The athlete's injury resulted in a failure to complete the race."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfeɪl.jɚ/



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Antonyms

success , triumph
Synonyms

loser
Rhymes
Words rhyming with failure
valor , major , moral , porcelain , ravel , javelin , avelanche , naval , palace
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. fail (English) : To not function or perform as expected

  2. phalanx (English) : A closely ordered body of soldiers or other objects.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. failure (English) : Inability to perform or accomplish something.

  2. fail (English) : To not function or perform as expected

  3. phalanx (English) : A closely ordered body of soldiers or other objects.

Variants
List of all variants of failure that leads to same result
failure , failures , congestive heart failure , congestive heart failures , heart failure , heart failures
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

failures, failed, failing

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

An Old English word 'feallan' meaning 'to fall'.

Trivia
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  1. Failure is the most common reason for divorce.

  2. The word 'failure' appears in the Bible 11 times.

  3. The famous quote 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts' is attributed to Winston S. Churchill.

  4. In 2009, a group of students at the University of California, Berkeley, created a 'Failure Wall' where students could write about their failures and learn from each other.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. mistake: A mistake is an error or a wrong action. It is often used interchangeably with failure, but it refers to a specific action that led to the failure.

  2. setback: A setback is a delay or a reversal in progress. It is often a temporary failure that can be overcome with effort and determination.

  3. learning experience: A learning experience is an event that provides an opportunity to gain knowledge or skills. Failure can be a valuable learning experience if one is open to reflecting on their mistakes and finding ways to improve.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Failure is a common theme in literature, art, and music. It is often portrayed as a learning experience, an opportunity for growth, and a reminder of human imperfection. Some famous works that explore the concept of failure include Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea', J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye', and Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind'.

How to Memorize "failure"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize failure, imagine a situation where you are unable to accomplish a task or achieve a goal. Picture the disappointment and frustration on your face, and the feeling of helplessness that comes with it.

  2. associate

    - To associate failure with learning, imagine a tree with a trunk that represents your knowledge and experiences. Each branch represents a new skill or ability that you have gained. Failure is represented by a dead branch, but it is also an opportunity for new growth and a stronger, more resilient tree.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the definition of failure, use the mnemonic 'Falls Ahead: Inability to Accomplish'. This will help you remember that failure is the inability to accomplish something.

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