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failure in Latin

failure in Latin is dēfectiō, dēliquium — failure means the state of not achieving a desired or intended result.

failure in Latin

dēfectiō
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
dēliquium
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

What does "failure" mean?

  1. noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
    "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time."
  2. noun Not doing something that should have been done.
    "His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out."
  3. noun The point at which an organ or system stops working properly.
    "He was rushed to hospital with heart failure."
  4. noun Someone or something considered unsuccessful.
    "He felt like a failure after losing both his job and his flat."
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failure in a sentence

  • Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time.
  • The launch ended in complete failure.
  • His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out.
  • Failure to pay the bill by Friday may result in a late fee.

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What is "failure" in Latin?
"failure" in Latin is dēfectiō, dēliquium. failure means: The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
How do you use "failure" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time." In Latin, "failure" is dēfectiō, dēliquium.
Are there other ways to say "failure" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "failure": dēfectiō, dēliquium.
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