fallback

fall·back

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawl-bak]
- /ˈfɔlˌbæk/
- /ˈfɔːl.bæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawl-bak]
- /ˈfɔlˌbæk/

Definitions of fallback word

noun fallback an act or instance of falling back. 1
noun fallback something or someone to turn or return to, especially for help or as an alternative: His teaching experience would be a fallback if the business failed. 1
adjective fallback Also, fall-back. of or designating something kept in reserve or as an alternative: The negotiators agreed on a fallback position. 1
noun fallback An alternative plan that may be used in an emergency. 1
noun fallback backup plan 1
noun fallback person: last recourse 1

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Origin of fallback

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

1750-60, Americanism; noun, adj. use of verb phrase fall back

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Parts of speech for Fallback

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fallback

fallback popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for fallback

noun fallback

disengagement — the act or process of disengaging or the state of being disengaged.
recession — a return of ownership to a former possessor.
pullout — an act or instance of pulling out; removal.
withdrawal — Also, withdrawment. the act or condition of withdrawing.
retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.

adjective fallback

reserve — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
standby — a staunch supporter or adherent; one who can be relied upon.

All 15 Synonyms of fallback