faulty
UK: ˈfɔːlti | US: ˈfɔːlti
Definition
adj. containing mistakes or defects; imperfect
adj. responsible for a mistake or failure
adj. (of reasoning or logic) incorrect or misleading
Structure
fault <defect, error>y <adjective suffix>
Etymology
The word "faulty" originates from the Middle English "fauten" (to lack or fail), derived from Old French "faute" (lack, defect), which traces back to Latin "fallere" (to deceive, disappoint). The suffix "-y" (from Old English "-ig") transforms the noun "fault" into an adjective, describing something characterized by defects or errors. The evolution reflects a shift from literal lack (Old French) to abstract imperfection (Modern English).
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