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Peccable vs. Peccant
Peccable
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Humans are naturally peccable, prone to moral mistakes.The play's hero is surprisingly peccable despite his virtuous image.Fame and power make even the strongest leaders peccable.
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Peccant
Examples:
The article was removed due to its peccant content.Her peccant behavior drew criticism from her peers.The peccant policy led to widespread civil unrest.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The word peccable takes its root from the Latin peccare, meaning to sin.
- Peccant also stems from the Latin peccare, but its usage is more specific to having committed an offense.
- Both words imply some form of fault or moral failing, but with subtle distinctions.
- A key distinction lies in usage frequency; peccant is more commonly used today.
- Finally, peccable may be less familiar to many, making it sound more formal or archaic.
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