peccable

[ pek-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. liable to sin or error.

peccable

/ ˈpɛkəbəl /

adjective

1. liable to sin; susceptible to temptation

Derived Forms

• ˌpeccaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• pecca·bili·ty noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of peccable¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

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

From New York Times

Jinn, it has been already shown, are peccable.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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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