foolproof

Verb · Adjective
US[fool-proof]/ˈfulˌpruf/2 syllables

Open English WordNet

Adjective (1)

  1. not liable to failure“a foolproof identification system”“the unfailing sign of an amateur”“an unfailing test”Synonyms: unfailingOpposite fallibleSimilar infallible

Verb (1)

  1. proof against human misuse or error“foolproof this appliance”Synonyms: goofproofgoof-proofMore general proof
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