Foolproof: meaning, definitions and examples
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foolproof
[ ˈfuːlˌpruːf ]
describing a plan
Foolproof refers to something designed to be so simple or reliable that it cannot fail, even if it is used incorrectly. This term is often used in contexts where tasks or processes are simplified to ensure that no mistakes can be made. For example, a foolproof recipe is one that can be followed easily, regardless of a person's cooking skills. The term implies a high level of assurance that success is guaranteed.
Synonyms
fail-safe, foolproofed, infallible.
Examples of usage
- The manual provides foolproof instructions for assembling the furniture.
- She developed a foolproof strategy to ensure the project's success.
- With a foolproof safety system in place, the workshop minimized accidents.
Translations
Translations of the word "foolproof" in other languages:
🇵🇹 à prova de falhas
🇮🇳 फेल-प्रूफ
🇩🇪 fehlerfrei
- sicheren
- zukunftssicher
🇮🇩 antisipasi
- aman
- tidak salah
🇺🇦 безпомилковий
- надійний
- захищений
🇵🇱 nieomylny
- nieskazitelny
- bezbłędny
🇯🇵 失敗しない
- 完璧な
- 確実な
🇫🇷 infaillible
- à l'épreuve des erreurs
- sûr
🇪🇸 a prueba de fallos
- infalible
- seguro
🇹🇷 hatasız
- güvenilir
- kapsamlı
🇰🇷 실수 없는
- 완벽한
- 신뢰할 수 있는
🇸🇦 مضمون ضد الفشل
- مضمون
- مضمون
🇨🇿 bezchybné
- spolehlivé
- neomylné
🇸🇰 neomylný
- bezchybný
- spoľahlivý
🇨🇳 万无一失
- 可靠
- 确保不出错
🇸🇮 nepomemben
- zanesljiv
- brez napak
🇮🇸 mistök
- áreiðanlegur
- óbilandi
🇰🇿 қателіктерге қарсы
- сенімді
- дәл
🇬🇪 არასრული
- სანდო
- უბრალოდ
🇦🇿 xətasız
- etibarlı
- düzgün
🇲🇽 a prueba de fallos
- infalible
- seguro
Etymology
The word 'foolproof' was coined in the early 20th century, around the 1920s. It combines the base word 'fool', referring to someone who lacks sense or judgement, and 'proof', which comes from the Old English 'profe', meaning 'test' or 'trial'. The concept behind foolproof mechanisms is to create items or processes that cannot be misused, thus safeguarding against human error. The term gained popularity in the context of gadgets, tools, and systems, especially in engineering and technology. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader range of applications, including education, cooking, and various DIY projects, as a way to instill confidence in users.