unerring — making no mistakes; consistently accurate or reliable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making no mistakes; consistently accurate or reliable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈɛrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My GPS has unerring ability to lead me to the wrong restaurant when I'm really hungry.
- The detective's unerring logic helped solve the complex murder case.
- She has an unerring talent for choosing the slowest checkout line at the grocery store.
unerring
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈɛrɪŋ/]
making no mistakes; consistently accurate or reliable
The archer's unerring arrow split the apple right down the middle.
Unerring aim, deterring distractions from occurring!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin errare, meaning 'to wander' or 'to make mistakes.' The prefix un- (meaning 'not') was added to the present participle erring to create a word literally meaning 'not making errors.'
Breakdown
un- (not) + err (from Latin errare, to wander or make mistakes) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix). The combination yields 'not erring' or 'incapable of error.'
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📝Examples
“My GPS has unerring ability to lead me to the wrong restaurant when I'm really hungry.”
“The detective's unerring logic helped solve the complex murder case.”
“She has an unerring talent for choosing the slowest checkout line at the grocery store.”
“The surgeon's unerring skill saved countless lives throughout his career.”
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