foolproof
English
/ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf/
adj
Definitions
- For a device: protected, or designed to be proof against misuse or error.
- For an idea or plan: infallible, or bulletproof.
Etymology
Suffix from English fool (a jester).
Origin
English
fool
Gloss
a jester
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- befool English
- damnfool English
- fool English
- fool-hearted English
- foolability English
- foolable English
- fooldom English
- fooler English
- foolery English
- fooless English
- foolest English
- fooleth English
- foolhardy English
- foolhood English
- foolify English
- foolish English
- foolometer English
- foolproofly English
- foolproofness English
- foolship English
- foolsome English
- motley fool English
- outfool English
- superfool English
- tomfool English
- unfool English
- idiot Norwegian Bokmål
- idiotsikker Norwegian Bokmål
- sikker Norwegian Bokmål
- idiot Norwegian Nynorsk
- idiotsikker Norwegian Nynorsk
- sikker Norwegian Nynorsk
- fole Middle English
- ful Tok Pisin