fallible — capable of making mistakes or being wrong; not infallible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: capable of making mistakes or being wrong; not infallible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæləbəl/
Example Sentences
- My GPS is fallible, so I ended up at a cow farm instead of the coffee shop.
- Doctors are fallible, which is why getting a second opinion is often wise.
- Even supercomputers are fallible - they're only as good as their programming.
fallible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfæləbəl/]
capable of making mistakes or being wrong; not infallible
Everyone can make mistakes
Being fallible feels terrible, but discoveries are incredible!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin fallere, meaning 'to deceive or fail'. It passed through Medieval Latin fallibilis before entering English, evolving to mean 'capable of being mistaken' or 'liable to error'.
Breakdown
fall- (from Latin fallere, to deceive or fail) + -ible (capable of being), literally 'capable of failing or being deceived'.
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📝Examples
“My GPS is fallible, so I ended up at a cow farm instead of the coffee shop.”
“Doctors are fallible, which is why getting a second opinion is often wise.”
“Even supercomputers are fallible - they're only as good as their programming.”
“My fallible cooking skills turned the birthday cake into a birthday pancake.”
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