foolproof

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Adjective
  - 1.2.1 Translations

English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

fool +‎ -proof

Adjective [edit]

foolproof (comparative more foolproof, superlative most foolproof)

For a device: protected, or designed to be proof against misuse or error; fail-safe.
For an idea or plan: infallible, or bulletproof.

Translations [edit]

(device) fail-safe

German: narrensicher, idiotensicher (de)
Spanish: seguro (es)

Swedish: idiotsäker (sv)

(plan) infallible

Spanish: infalible (es)

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