Definition

The quality of being free from mistakes or inaccuracies; the belief that something, especially a text, is completely true and without errors.

Example

Many scholars debate the inerrancy of ancient religious texts.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of inerrancy in religious texts.

Oh really? What does it mean exactly?

It refers to the belief that these texts are free from error.

That makes sense, it's a pretty interesting topic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inerrancy → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "errant" (from Latin "errare", meaning to wander or make a mistake) and the suffix "-cy" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "inerrancy" refers to the state of being without error or mistake.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') making a 'mistake' ('errant') — that's why inerrancy means the condition of being without error.

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