[feyl-sawft, -soft] 
| pertaining to or noting facilities built into a system, as in an automobile or a computer, for continuing operations on an interim basis and probably with reduced efficiency, if parts of the system fail. |
| fail-soft (fāl'sôft', -sŏft') adj. Capable of operating at a reduced level of efficiency after the failure of a component or power source. Used of electronic equipment. |
