fallible

fal·li·ble

adj \ˈfa-lə-bəl\

Definition of FALLIBLE

1

: liable to be erroneous <a fallible generalization>

2

: capable of making a mistake <we're all fallible>

— fal·li·bly \-blē\ adverb

Origin of FALLIBLE

Middle English, from Medieval Latin fallibilis, from Latin fallere

First Known Use: 15th century