FALLIBLE

Meaning

Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

• 2025-11-26IALEBFX
• 2024-08-08AXBLFEI
• 2024-03-01FABEILN
• 2023-02-10FXALEBI