Faulting: meaning, definitions and examples
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faulting
[ ˈfɔːltɪŋ ]
in construction
The act of a fault in the earth's crust moving; the act of one surface moving relative to another
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The San Andreas Fault is known for its frequent faulting.
- The geologist studied the faulting patterns in the region.
in law
The act of finding fault or blame
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The faulting of the defendant was clear in the eyes of the jury.
- The faulting of the company led to a lawsuit.
Translations
Translations of the word "faulting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 falha
🇮🇳 त्रुटि
🇩🇪 Fehler
🇮🇩 kesalahan
🇺🇦 помилка
🇵🇱 usterka
🇯🇵 故障 (koshō)
🇫🇷 défaillance
🇪🇸 falla
🇹🇷 hata
🇰🇷 결함 (gyeolham)
🇸🇦 خلل
🇨🇿 porucha
🇸🇰 porucha
🇨🇳 故障 (gùzhàng)
🇸🇮 napaka
🇮🇸 bilun
🇰🇿 қате
🇬🇪 შეცდომა
🇦🇿 səhv
🇲🇽 falla
Word origin
The word 'faulting' originated from the Old English word 'fealtung', which means 'a falling'. Over time, it evolved to represent the act of finding fault or blame. In geology, 'faulting' refers to the movement of the earth's crust. The term has been used since the 19th century to describe the shifting of tectonic plates and the resulting earthquakes.
See also: fault, faultfinder, faultfinding, faultless, faultlessly, faults, faulty.