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单词 infallible
释义

infallible

adjective

in·​fal·​li·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈfa-lə-bəl How to pronounce infallible (audio)
1
: incapable of error : unerring
an infallible memory
2
: not liable to mislead, deceive, or disappoint : certain
an infallible remedy
3
: incapable of error in defining doctrines touching faith or morals
infallibility
(ˌ)in-ˌfa-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce infallible (audio)
noun
infallibly
(ˌ)in-ˈfa-lə-blē How to pronounce infallible (audio)
adverb

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Watch out when you hear about infallible predictions, an infallible plan, an infallible cure, or even infallible lip gloss. Infallible isn't a claim that scientists, engineers, and doctors like to make, so you're probably getting better information when the word not comes first. You may have heard the phrase "papal infallibility", which refers to the official position of the Roman Catholic church, adopted in the 19th century, that certain solemn statements made by a Pope about faith or morals were not to be questioned. Popes since then have been careful not to make many of these statements.

Synonyms

  • unerring
  • unfailing
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Example Sentences

I never claimed to be infallible. There is no infallible remedy to these problems.
Recent Examples on the Web No system is infallible, but the passwords people currently use are one of the biggest security problems with the web. WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 For instance, many executives believe that A.I. systems, once properly trained, are infallible. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Ohtani’s unfortunate 2019 and 2020 seasons demonstrate that not even legends-in-the-making are infallible. Olive Fellows, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2022 An imaginary world’s being infallible is very strange. Alec Wilkinson, The New Yorker, 8 July 2022 As with all tech, however, SealNet is not infallible. Sean Mowbray, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2022 Investors are driven by optimistic revenue projections, their own strategic interests and fierce loyalty to a tech executive seen by many as infallible. Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 1 June 2022 These studies report amazingly low error rates, typically around 1 percent or less, which emboldens examiners to testify that their methodology is nearly infallible. David L. Faigman, Nicholas Scurich, Scientific American, 25 May 2022 Relying on a mixture of mathematical wizardry and infallible intuition, Rask profits in bull markets and bear markets, leveraging the gains of the Roaring Twenties and selling short just before the Crash of 1929. Ron Charles, Washington Post, 17 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin infallibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin fallibilis fallible

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

infallible

adjective

in·​fal·​li·​ble in-ˈfa-lə-bəl How to pronounce infallible (audio)
1
: not capable of being wrong
an infallible memory
2
: certain to succeed : sure
an infallible remedy

infallible

adjective

1
as in unerring
not being or likely to be wrong a teacher with an infallible memory for names

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unerring
  • perfect
  • reliable
  • flawless
  • unfailing
  • foolproof
  • inerrant
  • faultless
  • impeccable
  • dependable
  • errorless
  • sure
  • certain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • imperfect
  • fallible
  • defective
  • faulty
  • flawed
  • unreliable
  • undependable
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2
as in reliable
not likely to fail an infallible cure for hiccups

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • reliable
  • unfailing
  • fail-safe
  • surefire
  • sure
  • unerring
  • dependable
  • certain
  • deadly
  • can't-miss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fallible
  • uncertain
  • doubtful
  • questionable
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