noun

fallibility

fallibility, tendency to make mistakes

The theory acknowledges human fallibility.

The theory acknowledges human fallibility.

His fallibility was exposed by the simple mistake.

His fallibility was exposed by the simple mistake.

the fallibility of ((sb./sth.)) - the tendency of someone or something to make mistakes. The theory acknowledges human fallibility.

Synonyms: imperfection, unreliability; Antonyms: infallibility, perfection

From Latin 'fallibilis' (liable to err), from 'fallere' (to deceive). The suffix '-ity' forms a noun.

Think of being 'able to fall' or make a mistake. It's the quality of being fallible.

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