default

Definitions

A preselected option adopted by a computer program or system when no alternative is specified by the user.

Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law.

The state of something as it exists in the absence of any changes or interventions.

Examples

The software will revert to its default settings if you do not customize the preferences.

The company was forced to default on its loan payments after a sharp decline in revenue.

Synonyms

standard preset automatic usual normal conventional basic

Antonyms

custom optional chosen selected modified variable exceptional