unerringlyadv.
/(ˌ)ʌnˈəːrɪŋli/, U.S. /ˌənˈɛrɪŋli/, /ˌənˈərɪŋli/ (un- prefix1 5; cf. unerring adj.)
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the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > freedom from error, correctness > [adverb]
safelya1375
unfailably1555
undeceivably1564
infallibly1597
unerringly1645
inerrably1672
inerringly1755
unmistakingly1838
the mind > mental capacity > intelligibility > meaning > explanation, exposition > interpretation > [adverb] > accurately
strictly1602
unerringly1645
in strictness of speech, of law1648
sensu stricto1849
stricto sensu1931
the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > nature or attributes of God > [adverb] > unerringly
unerringly1746
1645 J. Tombes Anthropolatria 15 A power to interpret Scriptures unerringly.
1746 J. Hervey Refl. Flower-garden 76 in Medit. among Tombs Know, that God is unerringly wise.
a1774 A. Tucker Light of Nature (1834) II. 399 It does imply an exact discernment.., so as to distinguish unerringly what lies within its compass, and what does not.
1826 S. Smith Wks. (1859) II. 104/2 They first learn it practically and unerringly.
1873 J. Earle Philol. Eng. Tongue (ed. 2) v. 235 Here is a distinction which is unerringly observed by the most rustic people.
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