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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
fail
to not succeed; to stop working
fall
to drop downward; a downward movement; autumn
fallacious
Based on false reasoning; logically unsound or deceptive
fallacy
A mistaken belief or flawed argument
fallibility
The tendency to make mistakes or be wrong
fallible
Capable of making mistakes or being wrong
false
Not true or correct; artificial or not genuine
falsehood
A lie or untrue statement
infallible
Incapable of making errors; always reliable
pitfall
A hidden danger or unexpected difficulty
rainfall
The amount or occurrence of rain
shortfall
A deficit; falling short of an expected amount