fall
Latinto fall, to be deceived, to err, to be false
About This Root
From Latin fallere (to deceive, be false, fail). While the English word "fall" (to drop) comes from Old English feallan, this Latin root produces words about deception and error: fallacy (a false argument), fallible (capable of error), false, falsehood, and infallible (incapable of error). Pitfall, rainfall, and shortfall blend both origins.
Associated Words · 12
fall
to drop downward; a downward movement; autumn
fail
to not succeed; to stop working
false
Not true or correct; artificial or not genuine
rainfall
The amount or occurrence of rain
shortfall
A deficit; falling short of an expected amount
pitfall
A hidden danger or unexpected difficulty
fallacy
A mistaken belief or flawed argument
falsehood
A lie or untrue statement
infallible
Incapable of making errors; always reliable
fallible
Capable of making mistakes or being wrong
fallacious
Based on false reasoning; logically unsound or deceptive
fallibility
The tendency to make mistakes or be wrong