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fault vs demerit

demerit vs fault

fault and demerit both are nouns.

fault is a verb but demerit is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fault Yes No Yes No
demerit Yes No No No
As nouns, fault and demerit are synonyms defined as:
  • fault and demerit: the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
fault (noun) demerit (noun)
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
(sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area) a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
responsibility for a bad situation or event
(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
an imperfection in an object or machine
fault (verb) demerit (verb)
put or pin the blame on
Difference between fault and demerit

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