Inerrant
Adjective
Free from error; incapable of being wrong.
Many believe that the scriptures are inerrant in their teachings.
Usage tips
Formal
inerrant truths, inerrant text, inerrant doctrines
Adjective
Free from error; incapable of being wrong.
Many believe that the scriptures are inerrant in their teachings.
Usage tips
Formal
inerrant truths, inerrant text, inerrant doctrines
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When discussing religious texts, 'inerrant' conveys a strong belief in their divine perfection.
The Bible is often referred to as an inerrant document in many faiths.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Inerrant can suggest a level of dogmatism in belief systems, implying no possibility of error
Labeling a doctrine as inerrant may limit critical discussions around interpretation.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
The term is more often found in formal or academic discussions
Using 'inerrant' in everyday conversation may seem overly formal.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When discussing religious texts, 'inerrant' conveys a strong belief in their divine perfection.
The Bible is often referred to as an inerrant document in many faiths.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Inerrant can suggest a level of dogmatism in belief systems, implying no possibility of error
Labeling a doctrine as inerrant may limit critical discussions around interpretation.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
The term is more often found in formal or academic discussions
Using 'inerrant' in everyday conversation may seem overly formal.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When discussing religious texts, 'inerrant' conveys a strong belief in their divine perfection.
The Bible is often referred to as an inerrant document in many faiths.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Inerrant can suggest a level of dogmatism in belief systems, implying no possibility of error
Labeling a doctrine as inerrant may limit critical discussions around interpretation.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
The term is more often found in formal or academic discussions
Using 'inerrant' in everyday conversation may seem overly formal.
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