Erroneous: meaning, definitions and examples
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erroneous
[ ɪˈrəʊniəs ]
inaccurate
Containing or characterized by error; mistaken; incorrect. Erroneous conclusions. An erroneous interpretation.
Synonyms
inaccurate, incorrect, wrong.
Examples of usage
- The report was based on erroneous information.
- The erroneous assumption led to a failed experiment.
Translations
Translations of the word "erroneous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 errôneo
🇮🇳 त्रुटिपूर्ण
🇩🇪 fehlerhaft
🇮🇩 keliru
🇺🇦 помилковий
🇵🇱 błędny
🇯🇵 誤った
🇫🇷 erroné
🇪🇸 erróneo
🇹🇷 yanlış
🇰🇷 잘못된
🇸🇦 خاطئ
🇨🇿 chybný
🇸🇰 chybný
🇨🇳 错误的
🇸🇮 napačen
🇮🇸 villtur
🇰🇿 қате
🇬🇪 მცდარი
🇦🇿 səhv
🇲🇽 erróneo
Etymology
The word 'erroneous' originated from the Latin word 'erroneus' which means 'wandering, straying, mistaken'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Throughout history, 'erroneous' has been used to describe anything that is incorrect, mistaken, or faulty.
See also: erroneously.