"failsoft" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From fail + soft. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fail|soft}} fail + soft Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} failsoft (not comparable)
  1. (computing, dated) Supporting graceful degradation, so that a partial failure does not bring down the entire system. Tags: dated, not-comparable Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: fail fast Coordinate_terms: fail-deadly, fail-safe
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