🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

대체 계획

Pronunciation / Transliteration: daeche gyehoeg

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fallback/ˈfɔːl.bæk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"주요 계획이 실패할 경우 대체 계획이 있습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A backup plan or alternative option that can be used if the primary plan fails.

    "In case the main server goes down, we have a fallback system ready to take over."
  2. 2

    A situation or condition that is less desirable than the original plan but is acceptable as a substitute.

    "The fallback option was to use manual processes until the software was fixed."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fallback' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'fall' and 'back' to describe a retreat or alternative option. It evolved from military terminology to broader applications in technology and everyday language.

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