Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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adj
Of a device: protected against, or designed to be proof against, misuse or error.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Of an idea or plan: certain to succeed in all eventualities, or claimed to be so; infallible.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To render (something) foolproof.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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adjective satellite
not liable to failure
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: unfailing
Antonyms: none provided
verb
proof against human misuse or error
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: goofproof, goof-proof
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: proof
History
Etymology tree English fool English proof English -proof English foolproof From fool + -proof.
Across languages
20 source translations are retained for this English entry.
