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peccable

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈpɛkəbl/

KK: /ˈpɛkəbl/

adjective
Definition

Describing someone or something that is capable of making mistakes or committing sins.


Example

Even the most righteous person can be peccable at times.


Conversation
Sloth A
You know, I sometimes feel that we're all a bit peccable in our own ways.
Sloth B
Totally! Nobody's perfect, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's part of being human, I guess.
Sloth B
Yeah, we just have to learn from our mistakes.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sinful
flawed
guilty
Antonyms
innocent
blameless
virtuous
Root Explanation

Peccable is derived from "peccare" (meaning to sin or to make a mistake) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of or worthy of). The word "peccable" refers to being capable of making mistakes or sinning.

Memory Tip

Think of 'peccare' which means to sin, and remember that 'peccable' describes someone who is capable of making mistakes.

Visually Confused Words
unpeccable
impeccable
pieceable
perchable
peaceable
secable
recable
percale
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