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Synonyms for failsafe


Grammar : Adj
Spell : feyl-seyf
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfeɪlˌseɪf

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Définition of failsafe

Origin :
  • also fail-safe, fail safe "safe against failure," 1948, from fail (v.) + safe (adj.). Earliest reference is to furnace burners.
  • As in sure-fire : adj dependable
  • As in fail-safe : adj guaranteed not to fail
  • As in foolproof : adj infallible
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