αποτυχία — meaning in English

English meaning

• failure noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
• lemon noun A yellow, oval citrus fruit with sour juice.

Senses

αποτυχία is used for these senses in English:

• failure State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
• lemon (slang) A defective or inadequate item or individual.

failure — full definition

1. noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
2. noun Not doing something that should have been done.
3. noun The point at which an organ or system stops working properly.
4. noun Someone or something considered unsuccessful.

lemon — full definition

1. noun A yellow, oval citrus fruit with sour juice.
2. noun Informal: a faulty or disappointing product, especially a car.
3. adj Flavored or scented like lemon, or pale yellow in color.

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