Erring: meaning, definitions and examples

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erring

 

[ ˈɛrɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making mistakes

Erring refers to the act of making a mistake or being incorrect. It can imply straying from a moral path, making an error in judgment, or leading one to a false conclusion. The term is often used in a more general sense to indicate that someone has made a misstep or miscalculated in some way. Commonly, erring is associated with human fallibility and the inherent flaws in decision-making processes.

Synonyms

blundering, misjudging, misstepping, mistaking

Examples of usage

  • He is prone to erring in his calculations.
  • We all are erring creatures and make mistakes.
  • Erring on the side of caution can often be wise.

Translations

Translations of the word "erring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 errar

🇮🇳 गलती करना

🇩🇪 fehlerhaft

🇮🇩 salah

🇺🇦 помилятися

🇵🇱 błądzić

🇯🇵 間違える

🇫🇷 errer

🇪🇸 errar

🇹🇷 hata yapmak

🇰🇷 잘못하다

🇸🇦 يخطئ

🇨🇿 chybovat

🇸🇰 mýliť sa

🇨🇳 犯错

🇸🇮 narediti napako

🇮🇸 villa

🇰🇿 қате жасау

🇬🇪 მცდარი

🇦🇿 səhv etmək

🇲🇽 errar

Word origin

The word 'erring' originates from the Old English word 'erran', which means to stray or wander. The concept has evolved over time, with the root tracing to Proto-Germanic *airijan, which also means to make a mistake or wander away from the correct path. This notion of erring extends back to influences from Latin, where 'errare' means to wander or stray from a path. The term has been used in philosophical and religious contexts to signify moral errors or sins, reflecting a long-standing association between human behavior and the tendency to make mistakes. Over the centuries, the term has found its place in literature, ethics, and everyday conversation, illustrating our shared understanding of human imperfection.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,101, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.