ikkefeilende

Ikkefeilende is a compound word in Norwegian formed from "ikke" (not) and "feilende" (failing or erring). It functions as an adjective and is used to describe something or someone that does not make mistakes, is not defective, or does not fail. Depending on context, it may be translated into English as "not failing," "not erring," "faultless," or, in stronger uses, "infallible."

The term is relatively literal and occasionally used in everyday or formal language to emphasize absence of error or defect. In many contexts Norwegian speakers prefer synonyms such as "ufeilbar" (infallible) or "feilfri" (faultless), so "ikkefeilende" can carry a slightly marked or emphatic tone. It may appear in technical descriptions (e.g., quality assurance), rhetorical statements, or philosophical and theological discussion when contrasting fallibility and certainty.

Grammatically, "ikkefeilende" follows normal adjective patterns and agrees with the noun it modifies in usage, though hyphenation or separation ("ikke feilende") can occur for stylistic clarity. Common antonyms include "feilende" and "feilbar" (fallible). Because it is a compound built from everyday elements, its meaning is transparent, and its acceptability depends on register and the availability of more standard synonyms.