Definition

Free from mistakes or inaccuracies; incapable of making errors.

Example

Many believe that the scriptures are inerrant and should be taken literally.

Conversation

I was reading that book on philosophy, and it mentioned the idea of an inerrant source of knowledge.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it made me think about how we often rely on things we believe to be inerrant without questioning them.

Absolutely! It's important to challenge those beliefs sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inerrant is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "errant" (from Latin "errare", meaning to wander or make a mistake). The word describes something that is not prone to error or mistake.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') making mistakes ('errant') — that's why inerrant means without error.

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