Definitions
- Referring to the quality of being incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. - Talking about a person or thing that is considered to be perfect and without fault. - Describing a belief or doctrine that is considered to be true and unquestionable.
- Referring to the quality of being sure or confident about something. - Talking about a fact or truth that is beyond doubt or question. - Describing a feeling of conviction or assurance about a particular outcome or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a state of being sure or confident.
- 2Both imply a lack of doubt or uncertainty.
- 3Both can be used to describe beliefs, facts, or qualities of a person or thing.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Infallibility implies a broader sense of perfection or correctness, while certainty is more specific to a particular belief or fact.
- 2Usage: Infallibility is less common and may be seen as more formal or specialized, while certainty is versatile and can be used in various contexts and levels of formality.
- 3Connotation: Infallibility can have a negative connotation of being dogmatic or rigid, while certainty is generally positive and associated with confidence and assurance.
- 4Application: Infallibility is often used to describe people or institutions, while certainty is more commonly used to describe beliefs or facts.
Remember this!
Infallibility and certainty both refer to a state of being sure or confident. However, infallibility implies a broader sense of perfection or correctness, often associated with religious or spiritual contexts, while certainty is more specific to a particular belief or fact and is commonly used in everyday language.
