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flaws


Meanings
  • Noun

    A weakness or fault in something or someone.

    - "The product has several flaws that need to be addressed."
    - "His honesty is one of his greatest flaws."
    - "The report contained numerous factual flaws."
  • Noun

    A mistake or error.

    - "There were several flaws in the plan."
    - "The athlete's performance was marred by a few flaws."
    - "The teacher corrected the student's flaws in the essay."

Synonyms

quarrel , tumult , uproar
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flaws
lawes , jaws , paws , claws
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. flaws (English) : A flaw

  2. flows (English) : Fluid moves or goes


Variants
List of all variants of flaws that leads to same result
flaw , flawed , flawing , flaws , tragic flaw , tragic flaws
Forms
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flaws, the flaw's, the flaws', the flaw's plural form, the flaws' comparative form, the flaws' superlative form


Etymology
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Old English flæw, from flian to flow, slip, probably because a flaw is a place where something has slipped or flowed incorrectly.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'flaw' comes from the Old English word 'flæw', which means 'a slip or flow'.

  2. In gemology, a flaw in a gemstone is called an inclusion.

  3. The term 'flawless' is used to describe something without any imperfections or mistakes.


Related Concepts
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  1. imperfections: Related concept: A flaw is a type of imperfection.

  2. mistakes: Related concept: A flaw is a type of mistake.

  3. weaknesses: Related concept: A flaw is a type of weakness.


Culture
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In literature, flaws are often used to make characters more relatable and human. In art, flaws or imperfections can be seen as adding character or uniqueness to a piece. In music, a flaw in a performance might be seen as adding emotion or personality.

How to Memorize "flaws"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crack in a piece of glass or a blemish on someone's face to remember what a flaw is.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'flaws' with the idea of imperfections or mistakes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Faults And Lapses Are Weaknesses' to remember the definition of flaws.


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