Definition

In a way that is capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Example

Everyone can act fallibly at times, so it's important to be understanding.

Conversation

I think it's important to remember that we all make mistakes fallibly.

Absolutely, nobody's perfect, right?

Exactly! It's part of being human to act fallibly sometimes.

For sure, learning from those mistakes is what really matters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fallibly → It is formed from "fallible" (from Latin "fallibilis", meaning capable of making mistakes) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "fallibly" means in a manner that is capable of making mistakes or errors.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'capable of making mistakes' — 'fallible' means that, and adding '-ly' shows how it is done. So, to remember 'fallibly', think of doing something in a way that allows for errors.

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