noun
Meaning 1
Something that does not achieve the intended goal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
nonachievement
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noun
Meaning 2
an act that does not achieve its intended goal
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: nonaccomplishment
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: act, deed, human action, human activity
Narrower terms: failure, mistake, error, fault, negligence, carelessness, neglect, nonperformance
History
Etymology
From non- + achievement.