Erred: meaning, definitions and examples
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erred
[ ɪərd ]
making a mistake
The term 'erred' is the past tense of the verb 'err', which means to make a mistake or to be incorrect. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to indicate a lapse in judgment or an error in action. When someone has erred, it implies a deviation from what is accurate or right. This word is frequently encountered in legal, philosophical, or academic discussions.
Synonyms
blundered, miscalculated, misjudged, mistaken
Examples of usage
- He erred in judgment when he made that decision.
- The report stated that the researcher erred in his calculations.
- She erred by assuming he would agree with her.
- The committee acknowledged that they had erred in their assessment.
Translations
Translations of the word "erred" in other languages:
🇵🇹 errar
🇮🇳 गलती की
🇩🇪 irren
🇮🇩 salah
🇺🇦 помилився
🇵🇱 popełnił błąd
🇯🇵 誤った
🇫🇷 errer
🇪🇸 errar
🇹🇷 hata yaptı
🇰🇷 잘못했다
🇸🇦 أخطأ
🇨🇿 chybit
🇸🇰 mýliť sa
🇨🇳 犯错了
🇸🇮 narediti napako
🇮🇸 villa
🇰🇿 қателесті
🇬🇪 შეცდომა
🇦🇿 səhv etdi
🇲🇽 errar
Word origin
The word 'err' originates from the Latin verb 'errare', meaning 'to wander' or 'to stray'. This root itself is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root '*ar-', which means 'to fit together'. The transition of meaning from 'to wander' to 'to make a mistake' reflects how deviation from the correct path is akin to straying from it. 'Err' entered the English language during the late Middle Ages. The past tense 'erred' has been used since the 14th century, primarily in ecclesiastical contexts, reflecting the idea of sin or moral failure. Over time, its usage has expanded to include any incorrect action or judgment beyond the moral implications.