misfault

/mɪsˈfɔːlt/

Definitions

1. noun

A fault or defect, especially in the earth’s crust, that has been mistakenly identified or located.

“The team of geologists discovered a misfault in their data that led to a revised understanding of the region’s tectonic activity.”

Synonyms

  • error
  • misidentification

Antonyms

  • confirmed location
  • corrected fault