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foolproof

adjective verb

not liable to failure

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
F
Ends with
F
Contains
OOLPROO
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. not liable to failure

    “a foolproof identification system”

verb

  1. proof against human misuse or error

    “foolproof this appliance”

In context

Example Sentences

a foolproof identification system
the unfailing sign of an amateur
an unfailing test
foolproof this appliance

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