Flaw
Meaning of Flaw
A mark or fault that spoils something; a weakness.
ما معنى كلمة Flaw بالعربي؟
عيب
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Synonyms & related words
Flaw in a sentence
A flaw in sampling was found and corrected.
A flaw in the design delayed the launch.
A flaw in the claim may void the patent.
A flaw in the essay was marked.
Origin of Flaw
From Middle English flaw 'splinter', from Old Norse flaga 'slab'.
In the Genetic Learning (GL) context
In Genetic Learning work led by Naif Talal Al-Essa, flaw names a weakness to be fixed. Open discussion of any flaw improves the method.
Flaw audio micro-course (transcript)
Podcast 1 — Introduction & meaning
Narrator: Today's word is "Flaw" — noun, pronounced /flɔː/, with the stress on "flaw".
Narrator: A flaw is a defect, imperfection or weakness in something or someone.
Narrator: In plain English, a flaw is a fault — like a flaw in a diamond or a flaw in a plan.
Narrator: It probably comes from the Old Norse flaga, meaning a slab or flake, suggesting a crack.
Narrator: "A flaw in" describes a defect or weakness in something, like a plan or argument.
Narrator: It differs from fault because flaw is about imperfection, whereas fault is about blame.
Narrator: "A fatal flaw" is a sense meaning a weakness that leads to downfall, like a tragic hero's flaw.
Narrator: Quality control, literature, logic, gemmology and everyday speech all rely on the word flaw.
Narrator: So remember: a flaw is a defect, possibly from the Old Norse for a slab.
Read podcasts 2 and 3
Podcast 2 — In conversation
Speaker A: What is a flaw?
Speaker B: A defect! FLAW probably comes from the Old Norse flaga, a slab, so it means an imperfection or weakness.
Speaker A: So a flaw in a diamond is an imperfection?
Speaker B: Yes — a crack or blemish!
Speaker A: Example sentences?
Speaker B: "A flaw in"; "a fatal flaw"; "a character flaw" — defect, tragedy and personality.
Speaker A: Common mistakes?
Speaker B: Don't confuse flaw with floor, because a flaw is a defect, while a floor is a surface.
Speaker A: Close relatives?
Speaker B: 'Defect' the general cousin, 'fault' the blame twin, 'blemish' the surface alternative. The word keeps its imperfect charm!
Podcast 3 — Prompt engineering
Speaker B: Let's use "flaw" in AI prompts — useful for quality apps and writing tools.
Speaker A: So a prompt could frame quality?
Speaker B: Right. For a quality app, you'd write:
Prompt: Write a short guide to finding flaws in a product, naming two checks.
Speaker A: How about a writing tool?
Speaker B: Ask the model to advise:
Prompt: Draft a guide to creating a character flaw, naming two traits.
Speaker A: Could it help with a logic bot?
Speaker B: Yes, you can frame arguments:
Prompt: Summarise in two sentences how to spot a flaw in an argument, naming one method.
Speaker A: One more?
Speaker B: For a gemmology chatbot, try this:
Prompt: Write a short note on diamond flaws, naming one type.
Frequently asked questions about Flaw
What does Flaw mean?
A mark or fault that spoils something; a weakness.
ما معنى كلمة Flaw بالعربي؟
عيب — ❌🔍 عيب أو نقص؛ خلل أو قصور؛ النقص أو الخطأ في الشيء الذي يُقلل من قيمته أو كماله، العيب الذي يُؤثر على الجودة 🔍⚠️
How do you pronounce Flaw?
Flaw is pronounced /flɔː/ and is used as a noun / verb.
How is Flaw used in a sentence?
A flaw in sampling was found and corrected.
What are synonyms of Flaw?
defect, fault, imperfection, blemish, weakness, error.