Fallible
(adjective)
Able to make mistakes or be deceived.
Origin:
From latin fallibilis, from fallere "to deceive".
Examples:
- It is important to remember that even experts can be fallible and make mistakes.
- The fallible nature of human memory means that eyewitness testimony is often unreliable.
- The fallible nature of the machines caused frequent breakdowns.
- Humanity is fallible and can make mistakes, so it is important to have checks and balances in place.
- The fallible nature of the system was exposed by the accident.