Infallible

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfæləbəl/

Definitions of infallible

adjective incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother's cooking is infallible - she never makes a mistake in the kitchen.

A2 The instructions on the package were infallible, making it easy for me to assemble the furniture.

B1 The scientist believed that her theory was infallible, but further research proved otherwise.

B2 The detective had an infallible instinct for solving crimes, rarely ever making a wrong deduction.

C1 The lawyer's infallible arguments convinced the jury to find the defendant not guilty.

C2 The pilot's infallible skills in flying the plane safely through turbulent weather saved the lives of all passengers on board.

Examples of infallible in a Sentence

formal The scientist believed his theory to be infallible due to the extensive research and testing conducted.

informal She thinks her plan is infallible, but we'll see how it goes.

slang My grandma's baking skills are infallible - her cookies are always perfect.

figurative His charisma was so strong, it was like he had an infallible charm that no one could resist.

Grammatical Forms of infallible

past tense

infallible

plural

infallibles

comparative

more infallible

superlative

most infallible

present tense

infallible

future tense

will be infallible

perfect tense

has been infallible

continuous tense

is being infallible

singular

infallible

positive degree

infallible

infinitive

to be infallible

gerund

being infallible

participle

infallible

Origin and Evolution of infallible

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'infallible' originated from the Latin word 'infallibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'fallibilis' meaning 'liable to err'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe the Pope's inability to err in matters of faith, the word 'infallible' has evolved to also mean something or someone that is incapable of making mistakes or failing in any way.