peccable

pec·ca·ble

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pek-uh-buh l]
- /ˈpɛk ə bəl/
- /ˈpek.əb.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pek-uh-buh l]
- /ˈpɛk ə bəl/

Definitions of peccable word

adjective peccable liable to sin or error. 1
adjective peccable liable to sin; susceptible to temptation 0
adjective peccable liable to or capable of sin 0

See all 3 definitions of peccable

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Origin of peccable

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word peccābilis, dating back to 1595-1605. See peccavi, -ble

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Parts of speech for Peccable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Peccable

peccable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

peccable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for peccable

noun peccable

answerability — liable to be asked to give account; responsible: He is answerable to a committee for all his decisions.
criminality — the state or quality of being criminal
daintiness — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
frailty — the quality or state of being frail.
gluttony — excessive eating and drinking.

All 8 Synonyms of peccable

Antonyms for peccable

adjective peccable

impeccable — faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners.

Just one Antonym for peccable