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peccable

[ pek-uh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. liable to sin or error.


peccable

/ ˈpɛkəbəl /

adjective

  1. liable to sin; susceptible to temptation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌpeccaˈbility, noun
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Other Words From

  • pecca·bili·ty noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peccable1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Old French, from Medieval Latin peccābilis “capable of sin, susceptible to sin,” derived from the Latin verb peccāre “to go wrong, make a mistake”; peccavi, -ble
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peccable1

C17: via French from Medieval Latin peccābilis, from Latin peccāre to sin
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Example Sentences

The vocals are impeccable throughout, while many of the performances could perhaps be described as peccable.

Mr. Massino, on the other hand, was exceedingly peccable, dressed as if he were headed to the gym.

Jinn, it has been already shown, are peccable.

He was deposed from the Presbyterian ministry for teaching that our Lord's nature was peccable, or capable of sin.

If Madam Beaubien brings such a charge against him, it gives us reason to believe his honor peccable, and his testimony open to suspicion!”

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