at-fault
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.64 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
at fault (in adjectival contexts)
Example Sentences
- "Today many states have statutorily defined the purpose of alimony—for instance, as a temporary arrangement allowing the dependent spouse to get on his or her feet financially; as compensation for money invested in a marriage (like paying for a spouse's medical school); or as punishment in an at-fault divorce."