infallible
[ in-fal-uh-buh l ]
/ ɪnˈfæl ə bəl /
adjective
absolutely trustworthy or sure: an infallible rule.
unfailing in effectiveness or operation; certain: an infallible remedy.
not fallible; exempt from liability to error, as persons, their judgment, or pronouncements: an infallible principle.
Roman Catholic Church.
immune from fallacy or liability to error in expounding matters of faith or morals by virtue of the promise made by Christ to the Church.
noun
an infallible person or thing.
Origin of infallible
OTHER WORDS FROM infallible
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British Dictionary definitions for infallible
infallible
/ (ɪnˈfæləbəl) /
adjective
not fallible; not liable to error
not liable to failure; certain; sure
an infallible cure
completely dependable or trustworthy
noun
a person or thing that is incapable of error or failure