fallible

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

adjective likely to fail or make errors
adjective wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

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

Our knowledge imperfect, and our predictions fallible, 392. — Studies in Literature and History, Alfred C., Sir Lyall
In other words, the second law is just as fallible as the first. — A history of economic doctrines : $b from the time of the physiocrats to the present day, Charles Gide
That some risk of error remains must be admitted, since human beings are fallible. — The Problems of Philosophy, Bertrand Russell

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