fallible
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fal·li·ble

adjective \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

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