Inerrant: meaning, definitions and examples
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inerrant
[ ɪnˈɛrənt ]
literary context
Inerrant refers to the quality of being free from error or mistakes. It is often used in contexts discussing texts, particularly religious texts, that are believed to be without any errors in doctrine or factual statement.
Synonyms
faultless, flawless, incorrigible, unerring.
Examples of usage
- Many followers of the doctrine believe in the inerrant nature of their scriptures.
- The concept of an inerrant text has been debated among scholars for centuries.
- The author argues for an inerrant approach to interpreting historical documents.
Translations
Translations of the word "inerrant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inerrante
🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीय
🇩🇪 unfehlbar
🇮🇩 tanpa kesalahan
🇺🇦 безпомильний
🇵🇱 nieomylny
🇯🇵 無謬の
🇫🇷 inerrant
🇪🇸 inerrante
🇹🇷 hatasız
🇰🇷 무오류의
🇸🇦 خالٍ من الخطأ
🇨🇿 neomylný
🇸🇰 neomylný
🇨🇳 无错误的
🇸🇮 nezmoten
🇮🇸 óhult
🇰🇿 қателіксіз
🇬🇪 უწყვეტელი
🇦🇿 səhvsiz
🇲🇽 inerrante
Etymology
The term 'inerrant' originates from the Latin word 'inerrans', which means 'not straying, not deviating,' derived from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'errare' meaning 'to wander or stray.' This word was later adapted into English in the early 20th century, primarily within religious discourse to refer to the belief that certain texts, especially religious scriptures, contain no errors. It reflects a strong conviction in the truth and reliability of these texts. Over time, 'inerrant' has become a significant term in theological debates, particularly in Christianity, where it emphasizes the divine inspiration of the Bible as flawless and without error.