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fallible
01
likely to be wrong or mistaken
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most fallible
Comparative
more fallible
gradable
Examples
The accuracy of eyewitness testimony is fallible, as memory can be influenced by various factors such as time, stress, and suggestibility.
02
(of humans) liable to make mistakes or to be imperfect, unlike divine beings
Examples
In many religious beliefs, humans are viewed as fallible beings, contrasting with deities who are considered infallible and free from error.
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