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Definition of peccable in English: peccableadjective ˈpɛkəb(ə)lˈpekəbəl formal Capable of sinning. 〈正式〉易犯罪的,易犯过失的 we hold all mankind to be peccable 我们认为全人类都容易犯错误。 Example sentencesExamples - How can a devotee of Chaucer feel otherwise when the liturgy recalls what the church historically is-a parade of human beings fallible and peccable?
Synonyms evil, sinful, immoral, wrong, morally wrong, wrongful, bad, iniquitous, corrupt, black-hearted, ungodly, unholy, irreligious, unrighteous, sacrilegious, profane, blasphemous, impious, base, mean, vile
OriginEarly 17th century: from French, from medieval Latin peccabilis, from Latin peccare 'to sin'. Definition of peccable in US English: peccableadjectiveˈpekəbəl formal Capable of sinning. 〈正式〉易犯罪的,易犯过失的 we hold all mankind to be peccable 我们认为全人类都容易犯错误。 Example sentencesExamples - How can a devotee of Chaucer feel otherwise when the liturgy recalls what the church historically is-a parade of human beings fallible and peccable?
Synonyms evil, sinful, immoral, wrong, morally wrong, wrongful, bad, iniquitous, corrupt, black-hearted, ungodly, unholy, irreligious, unrighteous, sacrilegious, profane, blasphemous, impious, base, mean, vile
OriginEarly 17th century: from French, from medieval Latin peccabilis, from Latin peccare ‘to sin’. |