Pronunciation: /ˈɛrənsi/

Definitions of errancy

noun the quality or state of being mistaken or incorrect

Example Sentences

A1 She was confused by the errancy of the GPS directions.

A2 The errancy of the weather forecast led to unexpected rain.

B1 The scientist studied the errancy of the experimental results.

B2 The lawyer argued that the witness's testimony was full of errancy.

C1 The historian delved into the errancy of the ancient texts.

C2 The philosopher contemplated the nature of errancy in human perception.

Examples of errancy in a Sentence

formal The theological debate centered around the concept of biblical errancy.

informal Some people believe in the errancy of certain historical accounts.

slang I think the errancy of that theory is pretty obvious.

figurative His erratic behavior could be seen as a form of intellectual errancy.

Grammatical Forms of errancy

past tense

erranced

plural

errancies

comparative

more errant

superlative

most errant

present tense

errs

future tense

will err

perfect tense

have erred

continuous tense

is erring

singular

errancy

positive degree

errant

infinitive

to err

gerund

erring

participle

errant

Origin and Evolution of errancy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'errancy' originated from the Latin word 'errantia', which means wandering or straying.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'errancy' has come to be associated with the state of being mistaken or incorrect, rather than just wandering or straying.