Flaw
/flɔː/noun
A defect or imperfection that detracts from the whole.
Did you know?In the realm of alchemy, flaws in materials were often seen as gateways to transformation, embodying the chaotic nature of creation itself.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
flāw
“A physical defect or break.”
Middle English
Middle English
flaw
“A break or defect.”
14th Century
Middle English
flaw
“A sudden burst or break, especially in the context of weather.”
Modern English
English
flaw
“A defect or imperfection in a person or thing.”
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