Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

peccable

/ˈpɛ.kə.bəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pec-ca-ble
IPA: /ˈpɛ.kə.bəl/

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Liable to sin; subject to transgress the divine law.

Example Sentences

"But to be mutable or changeable in way of diminution, lapsable or peccable, is an essential property of a rational imperfect being."

Etymology

From Medieval Latin peccābilis, from Latin peccō (“to sin”).

Word Breakdown

Root: peccābilis

Frequently Paired Words

impeccable peccant

Synonyms

peccant

Questions

How do you pronounce peccable?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɛ.kə.bəl/.
What does peccable mean?: Liable to sin; subject to transgress the divine law.
Where does peccable come from?: From Medieval Latin peccābilis, from Latin peccō (“to sin”).

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