Definitions for fallback
ˈfɔlˌbækfall·back

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disengagement, fallback, pulloutnoun

   to break off a military action with an enemy

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1. fallbacknoun

   The act or process of falling back.

2. fallbacknoun

   Something or someone to which one resorts as an alternative to a failed resource or method.

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1. fallbacknoun

   An act of falling back.

2. fallbacknoun

   A backup plan or contingency strategy; an alternative which can be used if something goes wrong with the main plan; a recourse.

   As a fallback, I suppose we can use typewriters if the word processing system fails.

3. fallbacknoun

   A reduction in bitumen softening point, sometimes called refluxing or overheating in a relatively closed container.

4. fallbackadjective

   That can be resorted to as a fallback.

   a fallback plan

5. Etymology: From the verb fall back.

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1. fallback

   Fallback refers to an alternative plan, strategy, or course of action that is used when the primary one fails, becomes inappropriate, or cannot be implemented. It is a backup or safety measure designed to ensure continuous functionality or to achieve an intended goal under all circumstances.

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1. backfall

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fallback in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fallback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of fallback in a Sentence

1. Nedra Carroll:

   If you have a fallback plan, you will fall back.

2. Phil Flynn:

   The question is how long will it continue to rise, with oil prices dropping to around $40, at some point we will see a fallback in rig counts.

3. Jim Hood:

   These are alternatives, fallback positions.

4. Tragic The Monster:

   Don’t be second place to anybody. Don’t be that fallback person who’s always there. Once there’s someone else in your place, leave. You are not an option.

5. Ann Kienzle:

   I can see why this particular situation would really make people nervous, because the iPad or gaming system is such a good fallback for extended periods of time on a flight.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fallback
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=fallback
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fallback
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com