• Dictionary
  • Word comparison: inerrancy vs. infallibility

inerrancy vs. infallibility

inerrancy

noun

  1. lack of error; infallibility.
  2. the belief that the Bible is free from error in matters of science as well as those of faith. Compare creationism ( def 3 ).

infallibility

noun

  1. Sometimes ·ڲ···Ա []. the quality of being infallible, or of being absolutely trustworthy:

    He believed in the infallibility of his leadership.

  2. Roman Catholic Church. immunity from fallacy or liability to error in expounding matters of faith or morals by virtue of the promise made by Christ to the Church:

    papal infallibility.