default etymology

Etymology:

The word "default" comes from the French word "défaut," meaning "lack," "fault," or "error." It was first used in English in the 14th century.

Meaning:

• Failure to fulfill an obligation or duty, especially to pay a debt
• A pre-set value or setting used by a system or device in the absence of specific user input
• In computer science, a pre-defined action or value used when no other condition is met

Origin:

• Ultimately derived from the Latin word "deficere," meaning "to fail" or "to be lacking"
• Cognate with the French word "défectif," meaning "defective" or "faulty"

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