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fallibly

 

[ ˈfæl.ə.bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

human error

Fallibly refers to the capability of making mistakes or being prone to error. It highlights the inherent imperfections in judgment and decision-making that can occur due to various factors, including emotional states and cognitive biases.

Synonyms

erroneously, faultily, imperfectly

Examples of usage

  • We all fallibly interpret the information we receive.
  • The scientist fallibly concluded the experiment without considering other variables.
  • Humans fallibly make decisions based on incomplete data.

Translations

Translations of the word "fallibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falivelmente

🇮🇳 गलती से

🇩🇪 fehlerhaft

🇮🇩 secara keliru

🇺🇦 помилково

🇵🇱 omylnie

🇯🇵 誤って

🇫🇷 faiblement

🇪🇸 erróneamente

🇹🇷 hatalı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 잘못하여

🇸🇦 بشكل خاطئ

🇨🇿 chybně

🇸🇰 chybne

🇨🇳 错误地

🇸🇮 napačno

🇮🇸 villa

🇰🇿 қателесіп

🇬🇪 მალე

🇦🇿 səhvən

🇲🇽 erróneamente

Etymology

The word 'fallibly' originates from the Latin term 'fallibilis', meaning 'able to fall', which is derived from 'fallere', meaning 'to deceive or to fall'. It was adopted into Middle English through Old French forms, where the prefix 'fall-' implies a failure to maintain a high standard. As societies developed and the importance of human judgment became more prominent in various fields including philosophy, ethics, and science, the term 'fallibly' began to be used to describe the potential for human error in decision-making processes. It has since taken root in modern English to express the idea that, despite our best intentions, we are all subject to inaccuracies and fallacies in our actions and thought processes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,519, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.