reliable

[ ri-lahy-uh-buhl ]
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adjective
  1. that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.

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Origin of reliable

1
First recorded in 1560–70; rely + -able

synonym study For reliable

Reliable, infallible, trustworthy apply to persons, objects, ideas, or information that can be depended upon with confident certainty. Reliable suggests consistent dependability of judgment, character, performance, or result: a reliable formula, judge, car, meteorologist. Infallible suggests the complete absence of error, breakdown, or poor performance: an infallible test, system, marksman. Trustworthy emphasizes the steady and honest dependability which encourages one's confidence, belief, or trust: trustworthy and accurate reports.

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Other words from reliable

  • re·li·a·bil·i·ty, re·li·a·ble·ness, noun
  • re·li·a·bly, adverb
  • non·re·li·a·ble, adjective
  • non·re·li·a·ble·ness, noun
  • non·re·li·a·bly, adverb
  • qua·si-re·li·a·ble, adjective
  • qua·si-re·li·a·bly, adverb
  • ul·tra·re·li·a·ble, adjective
  • ul·tra·re·li·a·ble·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for reliable

reliable

/ (rɪˈlaɪəbəl) /


adjective
  1. able to be trusted; predictable or dependable

Derived forms of reliable

  • reliability or rare reliableness, noun
  • reliably, adverb

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