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   Foible definition: a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect. See examples of FOIBLE used in a sentence.

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     Foiled definition: the simple past tense and past participle...

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2. www.oed.com › dictionary › foible_adjfoible, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word foible, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A foible is a habit or characteristic that someone has which is considered rather strange, foolish, or bad but which is also considered unimportant.

4. www.amathsdictionaryforkids.comA Maths Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather| Definitions ...

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   A Maths Dictionary for Kids is an online math dictionary for students which explains over 955 common mathematical terms and math words in simple language with definitions, detailed visual examples, and online practice links for some entries.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › foibleFoible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of foible. noun. a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character. synonyms: idiosyncrasy, mannerism. see more. noun. the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Foible." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/foible.

6. www.thoughtco.com › glossary-of-mathematicsMath Glossary: Over 150 Mathematics Terms Defined - ThoughtCo

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   May 2, 2024 · Use this glossary of over 150 math definitions for common and important terms frequently encountered in arithmetic, geometry, and statistics.

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   What does foible mean in a sentence?

   • Sometimes a foible helps make a person who they are, even if the foible, or weakness ("feeble" is a close relative), is a little odd. Synonyms for foible in a negative sense are "failing," "shortcoming," and in a more positive sense "quirk," "eccentricity." It can likewise be annoying or endearing.

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   Where did the word foible come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word foible is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for foible is from before 1648, in the writing of Edward Herbert, diplomat and philosopher. foible is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French foible.

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   What is a human foible?

   • Judith consented to consult her; Mary soon found out the foible of the poor woman. And now and then a human foible might be recorded by the stonemason without risk of undermining society's foundations. Foible definition: a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect. See examples of FOIBLE used in a sentence.

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   What is a synonym for foible?

   • Synonyms for foible in a negative sense are "failing," "shortcoming," and in a more positive sense "quirk," "eccentricity." It can likewise be annoying or endearing. Most people have a foible, or idiosyncrasy, that stands out to others, but interestingly, a person rarely sees his or her own characteristic foible.

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8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › foibleFoible - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology - Better Words

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   Dictionary definition of foible. A minor character flaw or a weakness in a person's personality or behavior. "She couldn't help but laugh at his charming foible of mispronouncing words." Detailed meaning of foible.