Erroneously: meaning, definitions and examples

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erroneously

 

[ ɪˈrəʊniəsli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

inaccurate information

In a mistaken or incorrect way; incorrectly.

Synonyms

incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly.

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Word Description / Examples
erroneously

Used in formal or academic settings, often found in written texts such as reports, articles, or legal documents.

  • The data was erroneously recorded in the report
incorrectly

Commonly used in everyday language to point out mistakes or errors in various situations like assignments, instructions, or everyday tasks.

  • He answered the question incorrectly on the test
wrongly

Used similarly to 'incorrectly', but can have a stronger or more negative connotation, sometimes implying not just a mistake but also a sense of moral judgment.

  • The journalist wrongly accused the politician of corruption
mistakenly

Often used to describe a situation where someone has misunderstood or made a wrong judgment, sometimes emphasizing the accidental nature of the mistake.

  • She mistakenly believed that the meeting was at 3 PM instead of 2 PM

Examples of usage

  • The rumor was spread erroneously without any verification.
  • He was erroneously accused of theft.
Context #2 | Adjective

incorrect or false

Containing or characterized by error; mistaken; incorrect.

Synonyms

false, incorrect, mistaken.

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Word Description / Examples
erroneously

Used when describing something that contains an error or mistake, often in formal or academic settings.

  • The data was erroneously recorded, leading to incorrect results.
  • He was erroneously accused of the crime.
incorrect

Appropriate for general situations where something is simply not right or accurate.

  • The answer on the test was incorrect.
  • His calculations were incorrect, causing the rocket to veer off course.
false

Used to describe something that is not true or is intentionally misleading, often with a negative connotation.

  • The witness provided false testimony during the trial.
  • He spread false rumors about his rival.
mistaken

Used when talking about a belief or idea that is wrong, often with the implication that it is an honest error.

  • She was mistaken in thinking that the meeting was tomorrow.
  • He was mistaken about the facts of the case.

Examples of usage

  • The erroneous report led to confusion among the public.
  • The erroneous data caused the project to fail.

Translations

Translations of the word "erroneously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 erroneamente

🇮🇳 गलती से

🇩🇪 fälschlicherweise

🇮🇩 dengan keliru

🇺🇦 помилково

🇵🇱 omyłkowo

🇯🇵 誤って (あやまって)

🇫🇷 par erreur

🇪🇸 erróneamente

🇹🇷 yanlışlıkla

🇰🇷 잘못하여

🇸🇦 عن طريق الخطأ

🇨🇿 omylem

🇸🇰 omylom

🇨🇳 错误地 (cuòwù de)

🇸🇮 napačno

🇮🇸 ranglega

🇰🇿 қателесіп

🇬🇪 შეცდომით

🇦🇿 səhvən

🇲🇽 erróneamente

Etymology

The word 'erroneously' originated from the Latin word 'erroneus' meaning 'wandering, straying, or mistaken'. Over time, it evolved to its current form in English, maintaining the essence of being incorrect or mistaken. The concept of error and inaccuracy has been a common theme in human communication and understanding, leading to the continued usage of 'erroneously' to describe situations or information that is incorrect or false.

See also: erroneous.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,908, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.