inerrancy

[in-er-uhn-see, -ur-]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inerrancy¹

First recorded in 1810–20; inerr(ant) + -ancy

Example Sentences

That's the result of beliefs in things like biblical inerrancy, this idea that the Bible had no textual errors.

From Salon

Fundamentalists within the denomination insisted its membership was on a slippery slope to theological liberalism by allowing women pastors and by refusing to affirm biblical inerrancy.

From Los Angeles Times

A staunch theological conservative, Barber touts biblical inerrancy, opposes women serving as pastors and supports abortion bans.

From Seattle Times

Theologically, the new regime insisted on biblical inerrancy, the doctrine that the Bible is completely without error or contradiction.

From Los Angeles Times

Gradually, though, as her inerrancy becomes clear, you let go of that concern and switch to related ones: Why tell the story this way in the first place?

From New York Times