Pitfall

Meaning

Noun

●

A potential,

,

problem,

, or

that is

but not

obvious.

●

A type of

a

, which the

and not

from.

●

In Computing:

An antipattern.

●

In Mining:

Subsidence

in a

, which can cause the

above to drop.

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Origin

pitfall

English

fall

English

fallen

Middle English (1100-1500)

feallan

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

pit

English

pit

Dutch

pitte

Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350)

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