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Meaning of "foolproof" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FOOLPROOF

foolproof  [ˈfuːlˌpruːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOOLPROOF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Foolproof is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FOOLPROOF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of foolproof in the English dictionary

The definition of foolproof in the dictionary is proof against failure; infallible. Other definition of foolproof is proof against human misuse, error, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FOOLPROOF


acid-proof
ˈæsɪdˌpruːf
bulletproof
ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf
crushproof
ˈkrʌʃˌpruːf
fireproof
ˈfaɪəˌpruːf
flameproof
ˈfleɪmˌpruːf
greaseproof
ˈɡriːsˌpruːf
idiot-proof
ˈɪdɪətˌpruːf
mothproof
ˈmɒθˌpruːf
oilproof
ˈɔɪlˌpruːf
overproof
ˈəʊvəˌpruːf
shatterproof
ˈʃætəˌpruːf
shellproof
ˈʃɛlˌpruːf
shockproof
ˈʃɒkˌpruːf
showerproof
ˈʃaʊəˌpruːf
skidproof
ˈskɪdˌpruːf
soundproof
ˈsaʊndˌpruːf
splashproof
ˈsplæʃˌpruːf
stormproof
ˈstɔːmˌpruːf
waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
weatherproof
ˈwɛðəˌpruːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOOLPROOF

fool´s-parsley
foolbegged
fooleries
foolery
foolfish
foolhardier
foolhardiest
foolhardily
foolhardiness
foolhardy
fooling about
foolish
foolishly
foolishness
foolscap
foolscap envelope
foolscap octavo
foolscap quarto
foolscap sheet
foolscap size

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOOLPROOF

age-proof
airproof
bombproof
burden of proof
burglar-proof
burglarproof
childproof
damp-proof
disproof
dustproof
future-proof
heatproof
leakproof
living proof
proof
roof
sunproof
tamper-proof
wearproof
wetproof
windproof

Synonyms and antonyms of foolproof in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FOOLPROOF»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «foolproof» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of foolproof

Translation of «foolproof» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOOLPROOF

Find out the translation of foolproof to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of foolproof from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «foolproof» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不出问题的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

infalible
570 millions of speakers

English

foolproof
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आसान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مضمونة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

понятный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

infalível
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অব্যর্থ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

infaillible
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kebohongan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

idiotensicher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ばかにでも扱える
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아주 쉬운
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Foolproof
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cao độ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிழையேற்படுத்தாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निर्णायक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sağlam
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

infallibile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niezawodny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зрозумілий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

foarte simplu de manevrat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αλάνθαστη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onfeilbaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

idiotsäker
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

idiotsikker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of foolproof

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOOLPROOF»

The term «foolproof» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.115 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOOLPROOF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «foolproof» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «foolproof» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about foolproof

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5 QUOTES WITH «FOOLPROOF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word foolproof.
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Douglas Adams
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
2
Alan Coren
I wonder sometimes if manufacturers of foolproof items keep a fool or two on their payroll to test things.
3
Brian McKnight
I write about moments, and I don't make blanket statements about anything because no one has all the answers; nobody's come up with a foolproof way to do anything when it comes to emotions.
4
Ryan Seacrest
The combination of a blazer over any T-shirt with a pair of jeans is foolproof.
5
Duncan Sheik
A real foolproof way to do it is play your stuff by hook or by crook and build up a grass roots following.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOOLPROOF»

Discover the use of foolproof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to foolproof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust
Lunches include Hot Smoked Salmon, Lobster & Potato Salad, and Easy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons, all featuring old-fashioned flavors with the volume turned up.
Ina Garten, 2012
2
Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust
The Food Network celebrity chef presents a collection of accessible recipes that feature readily available ingredients, revealing how to use strategic menu planning and culinary know-how to prepare such options as Lobster Corn Fritters, ...
Ina Garten, 2012
3
Geek Logik: 50 Foolproof Equations for Everyday Life
Includes a pocket calculator so that prospective geeks can immediately solve the equation on the back cover: Should I buy this book?
Garth Sundem, 2006
4
Foolproof
Foolproof is a global thriller in the tradition of Tess Gerritson, Catherine Coulter, and Linda Howard. At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.
Barbara D'Amato, Jeanne M. Dams, Mark Richard Zubro, 2009
5
Foolproof Curves: Quilts with Bias Strips and Continuous ...
How to use foundation piecing to make accurate full-circle and freeform curved designs, as well as appliqued bias strips that give the impression of curved pages.
Barbara Barber, 2004
6
Foolproof Card Tricks for the Amateur Magician
Master the art of illusion with this collection of 183 easy-to-learn card tricks, accompanied by 197 illustrations.
Karl Fulves, 2009
7
Foolproof
Some frightening things have been happening to Jim Salvino.
Jonathan Stein, 2011
8
Foolproof Machine Quilting: Learn to Use Your Walking Foot - ...
Intimidated by free-motion machine quilting? You don't need it to beautifully machine-quilt your own tops. Well-known teacher Mary Mashuta's classroom-tested methods guarantee quilting success.
Mary Mashuta, 2010
9
TJ Walker's Secret to Foolproof Presentations
Based on thousands of presentation workshops and personal coaching sessions with CEOs, prime ministers, members of Congress, and average business people, this book will make every reader a better presenter.
T. J. Walker, 2009
10
Crafty Mama Makes 49 Fast, Fabulous, Foolproof (baby & ...
A unique idea in DIY, this full-color guide is filled with baby-related projects, essential techniques, tips on how to form a group, wisdom, inspiration, and camaraderie.
Abby Pecoriello, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOOLPROOF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term foolproof is used in the context of the following news items.
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Our Foolproof Guide To Festival Dressing Whatever The Weather …
Our Foolproof Guide To Festival Dressing Whatever The Weather. It's that time of year again! Open Gallery (14 images). Show images as list. 8. shares ... «Her.ie, Jul 15»
2
Absence of a Foolproof ID System Spurs Migrant Crimes - The New …
ALAPPUZHA: Reports of crimes centered around labourers migrating to the state have been shooting up, and despite it has become a threat to ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
Retirement asset management lucrative, but not foolproof
And the asset management industry as a whole isn't doing too badly, either, with the fund companies that manage participants' retirement ... «BenefitsPro, Jul 15»
4
The Culinary Architect: Celebrate summer with foolproof ribs
They just seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly, frick and frack...But, they are often a very time consuming and sweaty affair. «The Island Now, Jul 15»
5
Automated clearance not foolproof
JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Automated Clearance System sticker, introduced to speed up movement between Malaysia and Singapore, ... «The Star Online, Jul 15»
6
Tube Strike 2015: Beat The Crowds With These Foolproof
The tube strike is wreaking havoc over London's transport network and it hasn't even started yet. If you're one of the thousands fretting about ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
7
Shahbaz orders foolproof security for Youm-e-Ali (AS)
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has issued instructions to police, administration and concerned departments to make foolproof ... «Daily Times, Jul 15»
8
Foolproof security to be ensured on Youm-e-Ali
KARACHI: All arrangements have been finalized to ensure foolproof security to observe Youm-e-Shahadat-e-Hazrat Ali (R.A) in a peaceful ... «SAMAA TV, Jul 15»
9
Making mobile data foolproof: lessons learnt from Brother Orange
The Orange Brother story emerged as one of the most amazing Internet stories of 2015. A guy from New York goes on the trail of his lost phone ... «YourStory.com, Jul 15»
10
Nothing Done to Make Vyapam Foolproof: Panel
The report said no software was used to make the examination system foolproof. Board controller Pankaj Trivedi and systems analyst Nitin ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»

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