Infallibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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infallibly

 

[ ɪnˈfæləbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

certainty, reliability

Infallibly means in a manner that is incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. It is often used to describe actions or processes that guarantee a positive outcome without fail.

Synonyms

certainly, faultlessly, invariably, unerringly

Examples of usage

  • She infallibly remembers every detail of our conversations.
  • The machine works infallibly to produce perfect results every time.
  • He infallibly predicted the outcome of the match based on past statistics.

Translations

Translations of the word "infallibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infallivelmente

🇮🇳 अवश्य

🇩🇪 unfehlbar

🇮🇩 tanpa salah

🇺🇦 безпомилково

🇵🇱 nieomylnie

🇯🇵 間違いなく

🇫🇷 infailliblement

🇪🇸 infaliblemente

🇹🇷 hatasız bir şekilde

🇰🇷 틀림없이

🇸🇦 بلا شك

🇨🇿 neomylně

🇸🇰 neomylně

🇨🇳 毫无疑问地

🇸🇮 neomajno

🇮🇸 óyggjandi

🇰🇿 қатесіз

🇬🇪 უსწრაფესი

🇦🇿 səhvsiz

🇲🇽 infaliblemente

Etymology

The word 'infallibly' originates from the Latin word 'infallibilis', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'fallere' means 'to deceive or fail'. The term gradually made its way into the English language in the 15th century, primarily used in religious and philosophical contexts to denote the inability to err in moral or divine matters. Over time, its usage expanded to general applications, highlighting reliability in various contexts. The prefix 'in-' negates the root, suggesting an absolute level of certainty, making it a powerful term for describing actions, beliefs, or systems that are seen as completely dependable or correct.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,433, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.