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inerrancy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪˈnɛɹənsi/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Freedom from error.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • Biblical inerrancy is the belief that the Bible is without error.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

(Christianity) exemption from error

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • biblical inerrancy

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: errancy

Broader terms: infallibility

History

Etymology

From inerrant + -cy.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: inerrance — freedom from error
  • Polish: nieomylność — freedom from error
  • Polish: bezbłędność — freedom from error
  • Spanish: inerrancia — freedom from error