pitfalls

Meanings

• Noun

  A situation or condition that leads to failure, ruin, or downfall.

  - "The company's inability to adapt to changing market conditions led to pitfalls."
  - "The politician's past indiscretions became pitfalls during his campaign."

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Synonyms

antipattern , dark pattern , trap

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pitfalls
rallies , valleys , bottles , malleys

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Variants

List of all variants of pitfalls that leads to same result
pitfall , pitfalls

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Etymology

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

From Middle English pittefalles, from pitte 'pit' + falles 'falls'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'pitfalls' is often used in the context of project management to refer to potential problems or risks.

2. In the game of Jenga, removing a block from the tower without causing it to fall is called avoiding a pitfall.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacles: Pitfalls are a type of obstacle that can lead to failure if not overcome.

2. hazards: Pitfalls can also be considered hazards that can result in negative consequences.

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Culture

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In literature, pitfalls often represent obstacles or challenges that characters must overcome. In art, they can symbolize danger or peril.

How to Memorize "pitfalls"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pit filled with falls or obstacles.
   - Visualize a situation where not overcoming pitfalls leads to failure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate pitfalls with obstacles or challenges.
   - Link pitfalls with failure or downfall.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember P-I-T-F-A-L-L-S: Pitfalls lead to failure.

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