failure vs nonstarter what difference
what is difference between failure and nonstarter
English
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman failer, from Old French faillir (“to fail”).
Pronunciation
- (Canada, General American) IPA(key): /ˈfeɪl.jɚ/
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfeɪl.jə/
Noun
failure (countable and uncountable, plural failures)
- State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
- An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
- Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
- Bankruptcy.
Synonyms
- (person incapable of success): loser
Antonyms
- (state or condition): success, triumph
Derived terms
- ground failure
- power failure
Related terms
- fail
Translations
English
Etymology
non- + starter
Noun
nonstarter (plural nonstarters)
- A project that has no chance of success
- A horse that does not run in a race for which it has been entered
- A loser; a person who is bound to fail.
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