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The faultiness of the wire caused the lamp to flicker.
What does Faultiness mean?
the state of having faults
Dictionary definition
The quality of having defects, mistakes, or weaknesses.
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The teacher explained the faultiness of the argument.
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Engineers tested the product to find any faultiness before release.
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What does faultiness mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to faultiness?
Defectiveness is close in meaning to faultiness.
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Which word is an antonym of faultiness?
Perfection contrasts with faultiness.
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WordFaultiness.
Partnoun.
MeaningFaultiness means the state of having faults.
ExampleExample: The faultiness of the wire caused the lamp to flicker.
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- fawlt · ee · nis
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- fawlt
- Ending
- nis
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Synonyms
Words like Faultiness
defectivenessThe quality of having defects.
flawA weakness or problem.
Antonyms
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perfectionThe state of having no faults.
soundnessThe quality of being solid or reliable.
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