/ˈfeɪlsoʊft/ FAI-losoft

Definitions

1. noun

A system or component that continues to function, even if it has failed or is partially damaged, often in a degraded or limited capacity.

“The failsoft system allowed the aircraft to land safely even after one of its engines failed.”

2. noun

A design or feature that allows a system to continue operating, even if one or more components have failed, often at the cost of reduced performance or functionality.

“The failsoft design of the software ensured that users could still access basic features, even if a critical component had failed.”