Fallible Definition

fălə-bəl
adjective
Capable of making a mistake or being deceived.
Webster's New World
Liable to be erroneous or inaccurate.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Fallible

  • From Medieval Latin fallibilis (“liable to err, also deceitful”), from Latin fallere (“to deceive”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English from Medieval Latin fallibilis from Latin fallere to deceive

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Fallible Sentence Examples

  • He was fallible like everyone else.

  • Sure, they were fallible people, but … when did they fail?

  • Even if you crave the support of a new boyfriend or girlfriend, realize that all people are fallible so the person you turn to may let you down.

  • Initially he kept repeating that he was in the hands of God, not fallible human doctors.

  • To the translation and interpretation of the Scriptures men might bring a fallible judgment, but this would be assisted by the direct action of the Spirit of God in proportion to their faith.

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ELEBLE

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