FALTER Meaning and
Definition
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Falter, as a verb, refers to the act of hesitating or wavering in purpose, action, or belief. It implies a lack of confidence, stability, or resolve and often involves a momentary loss of strength or certainty. When someone falters, they experience a temporary setback or stumble in their progress, whether physical, emotional, or intellectual.
In a physical sense, to falter means to stumble or hesitate while walking or moving, usually due to a loss of balance or coordination. Figuratively, it can describe an interruption or disruption in the smooth flow of a process or a decline in the functioning or efficiency of a system.
Additionally, falter can be used to describe a failure or weakness in a person's speech or voice, often associated with uncertainty, nervousness, or fatigue. This can manifest as stuttering, stumbling over words, or an uneven tone.
In a broader context, falter can also refer to the weakening or vacillating of one's beliefs, principles, or convictions. It signifies a degree of doubt or indecision, often leading to a loss of commitment or the abandonment of one's original stance.
Overall, falter carries the connotation of a temporary setback or lack of certainty, accompanied by a weakening or hesitation in physical movements, speech, or belief systems.
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To hesitate in speaking; to speak with broken or trembling tones; to be unsteady or feeble; to hesitate in purpose.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for FALTER
Etymology of FALTER
The word "falter" is derived from the Middle English word "falten", which can be traced back to the Old English word "fealtian". This Old English term means to "stumble" or "be at fault", and is related to the Old Norse word "falta", meaning to "halt" or "stagger". Ultimately, the origin of "falter" can be linked to the Proto-Germanic word "faltōną", which expresses a sense of stumbling or faltering in movement.
Idioms with the word FALTER
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falter in sth
The idiom "falter in something" means to experience a lack of confidence, competence, or consistency in performing or pursuing a particular task, goal, or activity. It implies a hesitation or wavering in one's abilities, resulting in an inability to proceed with full determination or success.
Similar spelling words for FALTER
- Philatory,
- coffee-filter,
- vuhledar,
- valetry,
- philtower,
- flater,
- philter,
- Fluter,
- flutter-tonguing,
- violater,
- falters,
- fladry,
- falderal,
- floater,
- flutter-wheel,
- ferney-voltaire,
- fatter,
- Vallatory,
- floetry,
- Feltre,
- love-philter,
- book-folder,
- fflewddur,
- filter-tipped cigarette,
- Flatour,
- philtre,
- Valter,
- Flitter-mouse,
- volturi,
- fellator,
- Volador,
- folder,
- filter-passers,
- later,
- Volator,
- fleeter,
- Flawter,
- filature,
- flutter,
- philidor,
- violator,
- Powder-folder,
- Foulder,
- love-philtre,
- vultur,
- velatura,
- A.Flutter,
- flatware,
- Flooder,
- free-floater,
- filter-paper,
- Felder,
- Falser,
- villatoro,
- valider,
- faltering,
- fleder,
- Felter,
- filter-tipped,
- philtra,
- field theory,
- self-flattery,
- fieldwire,
- flittery,
- Voltair(ian)ism,
- flattery,
- FLEETAIR,
- bi-fold door,
- flute,
- faster,
- filter-passer,
- Felltare,
- volterra,
- FLETRAU,
- vulture,
- philiater,
- filter-feeder,
- fate,
- voltar,
- valuator,
- VLADAIR,
- colour-filter,
- feltri,
- flightaware,
- Flotery,
- filter-feeding,
- Feltry,
- HVLTR,
- filter-pressing,
- voltri,
- FLTRO,
- flouter,
- velletri,
- pole-vaulter,
- Foliature,
- filet,
- Veltry,
- voltaire,
- FLT3R,
- flatter,
- FILDR,
- vaulter,
- Filter-p,
- FLUDARA,
- flateyri,
- halter,
- filter-tip,
- valtar,
- "filter,
- fielder,
- fault,
- fluttery,
- alter,
- flitter,
- right-fielder,
- velator,
- FLDYR,
- Filtra,
- Faulter,
- Flighter,
- Filatory,
- high-vaulter,
- flat,
- filter.
Conjugate verb Falter
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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he/she/it
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we
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would have falter
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would have falter
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been faltering
you
would have been faltering
he/she/it
would have been faltering
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be faltering
you
would be faltering
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FUTURE
I
will falter
you
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will falter
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have faltered
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
you
falter
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to falter
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
I
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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SIMPLE PAST
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