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fallible

Fallible (adj) means Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

adj
1
Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
2
Capable of failure.
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Etymology

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of fallible?

"fallible" (adj) means capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

What are the different meanings of fallible?

"fallible" has 2 main meanings: 1. Capable of making mistakes or being wrong; 2. Capable of failure.

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