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Meaning of erroneous
The primary meaning of "erroneous" is describing something that is incorrect or wrong.
Etymology of erroneous
The word "erroneous" originates from the Latin "erroneus," which is derived from "errare," meaning to wander or stray, and the suffix "-ous," forming an adjective
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe things that are incorrect or false
Synonyms
Definitions
- Containing or based on error
- * Incorrect or false
- * Not accurate or reliable
Usage Examples
- The erroneous assumption led to a series of incorrect conclusions
- * The report contained erroneous data, which affected the overall analysis
- * The doctor's erroneous diagnosis put the patient's life at risk