Definitions
- Describing something that is incapable of being wrong or incorrect. - Referring to a statement or belief that is free from error or mistake. - Talking about a source of information that is completely accurate and reliable.
- Describing something that is incapable of making mistakes or errors. - Referring to a person or entity that is completely trustworthy and reliable. - Talking about a system or process that is foolproof and cannot fail.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is completely accurate and reliable.
- 2Both words imply a high degree of trustworthiness and dependability.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of error or mistake.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Inerrable is less commonly used than infallible.
- 2Meaning: Inerrable emphasizes the absence of error or mistake, while infallible emphasizes the inability to make errors or mistakes.
- 3Connotation: Inerrable is often associated with religious or philosophical contexts, while infallible can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4Usage in modern language: Inerrable is more likely to be used in formal or academic contexts, while infallible is more common in everyday language.
Remember this!
Inerrable and infallible both describe something that is completely accurate and reliable. However, inerrable emphasizes the absence of error or mistake, while infallible emphasizes the inability to make errors or mistakes. Inerrable is less commonly used and often associated with religious or philosophical contexts, while infallible can be used in a wider range of contexts and is more common in everyday language.
