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- [in-fal-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈfæl ə bəl/
- /ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fal-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈfæl ə bəl/
Definitions of infallibly word
- adjective infallibly absolutely trustworthy or sure: an infallible rule. 1
- adjective infallibly unfailing in effectiveness or operation; certain: an infallible remedy. 1
- adjective infallibly not fallible; exempt from liability to error, as persons, their judgment, or pronouncements: an infallible principle. 1
- adjective infallibly 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. 1
- noun infallibly an infallible person or thing. 1
- noun infallibly In an infallible manner; The pope speaks infallibly ex cathedra. 1
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Origin of infallibly
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word infallibilis. See in-3, fallible
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Parts of speech for Infallibly
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infallibly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
infallibly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infallibly
adv infallibly
- inevitably — unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary: an inevitable conclusion.
- certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
- assuredly — If something is assuredly true, it is definitely true.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
adverb infallibly
- dependably — capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
- reliably — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
- always — If you always do something, you do it whenever a particular situation occurs. If you always did something, you did it whenever a particular situation occurred.
- perfectly — in a perfect manner or to a perfect degree: to sing an aria perfectly.
- faultlessly — In a faultless manner.
Antonyms for infallibly
adv infallibly
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
adverb infallibly
- unreliability — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
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