Definition

The condition of making mistakes or being wrong.

Example

His errancy in judgment led to several poor decisions.

Conversation

I read an article about the concept of errancy in decision-making.

That sounds interesting! What did it say?

It explained how everyone makes mistakes and that errancy is just part of being human.

I totally agree; we learn so much from our errors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Errancy → It is formed from "err" (from Latin "errare", meaning to wander or stray) and "-ancy" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "errancy" refers to the state of straying or wandering, particularly in a moral or ethical sense.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wandering' ('errare') as a way to remember that 'errancy' means the state of straying or making mistakes.

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