Errability

/ˌɛrəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or capacity of being able to make mistakes; the state of being fallible or capable of error.

Etymology

From the adjective 'errable' (capable of erring) + the suffix '-ity' (quality of). This rare term highlights a fundamental human characteristic acknowledged in philosophy and religion.

Kelly Says

The concept of human errability is central to the scientific method itself—scientists design experiments assuming everyone makes mistakes, which is why peer review and replication matter so much.

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