English Explanatory Dictionary

foolproof

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a device: protected against, or designed to be proof against, misuse or error.
  2. Of an idea or plan: certain to succeed in all eventualities, or claimed to be so; infallible.
verb
  1. To render (something) foolproof.

Pronunciation

/ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foolproof.wav

Word forms

foolproof more foolproof most foolproof foolproofs foolproofing foolproofed

Etymology

From fool + -proof.

Related words

bulletproof dummy-proof idiot-proof

Derived words

foolproofly foolproofness
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