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Definition of fallible

fallible

/ˈfæləbəl/
fal · li · ble
Adverb:fallibly
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fallible Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of making mistakes or being erroneous.

Example

"Eyewitness testimony is notoriously fallible, especially when witnesses are under extreme stress."

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• Rhymes for fallible

• Nearby Words

faller
fallfish
fallibility
fallible
falloff
fallopia
fallopian

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Medieval Latin fallibilis, derived from Classical Latin fallere ('to deceive' or 'to cause to err').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fallible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fallible
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