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Definition of erroneous

erroneous

/ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs/
er · ro · ne · ous
Adverb:erroneously
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• adjective

1

Containing or based on an error; mistaken, incorrect, or untrue.

Example

"The committee reached an erroneous conclusion because the initial survey data had been miscalculated."

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• Rhymes for erroneous

• Nearby Words

errata
erratic
erratically
erroneous
erroneously
erroneousness
error

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French erroneus or directly from Latin erroneus ('wandering, straying'), derived from erro ('a wanderer, vagabond') and the verb errare ('to wander, go astray, make a mistake').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erroneous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erroneous
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