Pronunciation: [dɪfˈiːts] (IPA) 
The word "defeats" is spelled with a long "e" sound in the first syllable, followed by the "f" sound, a short "e" sound, the "t" sound, and then a "s" sound at the end. The phonetic transcription of this word in IPA is /dɪˈfiːts/. The "e" in the first syllable is pronounced as a long vowel sound because it is followed by a consonant, while the second syllable has a short vowel sound because it is not followed by a consonant.
Defeats, in a general sense, refers to the act of overcoming or causing the downfall of an opponent or adversary in a competition, conflict, or battle. It represents the success of one party over another, resulting in the loss or failure of the opposing side's objectives, aims, or goals. Defeats can occur in various domains, including sports, warfare, debates, or simple contests. They can range in magnitude from minor personal defeats to significant historical events.
In sports, defeats refer to the instances when a team or individual fails to win a match or contest. It signifies that they were outperformed, outscored, or outplayed by the opposing party. The term is also used in military contexts, representing the outcome of a battle or war where one side emerges victorious. In these scenarios, defeats can have consequential impacts on territories, political situations, and historical narratives.
Defeats can also be intangible, occurring in personal or professional contexts. For example, someone can experience defeats in their career by failing to achieve their desired objectives or losing a competition for a promotion. Similarly, individuals can face defeats in personal relationships, such as being rejected by a romantic partner or failing to reconcile conflicts with a friend.
Ultimately, defeats symbolize the ultimate validation of success for one party at the expense of another, showcasing the inherent competitive nature of both human endeavors and natural conflicts.
* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.
The word "defeats" derives from the Latin word "defectus", which means "failure" or "lack". The term later evolved in Old French as "defeite" and eventually entered Middle English as "defete". Over time, the spelling changed to "defeats" as seen today, but the meaning remained consistent, referring to the act of overcoming or overcoming an opponent in a contest or battle.
