Definition

Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Example

Even the best professionals are errable and can make mistakes.

Conversation

I think everyone is errable at times, don’t you?

Absolutely! We all make mistakes, it's part of being human.

Right! It's important to learn from those errable moments.

Definitely! That’s how we grow and get better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Errable → It is formed from "err" (from Latin "errare", meaning to wander or make a mistake) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "errable" means capable of making mistakes or errors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'err' meaning to wander or make a mistake, and '-able' meaning capable of. This helps you remember that 'errable' refers to something that is capable of making mistakes.

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