Erroneous: meaning, definitions and examples

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erroneous

[ ɪˈrəʊniəs ]

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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.

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faulty

Based on or containing an error; mistaken or incorrect. An erroneous calculation. An erroneous judgment.

Synonyms

faulty, flawed, incorrect

Examples of usage

The erroneous data led to wrong predictions.
The study was dismissed due to erroneous methodology.

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

Word origin

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.