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Erroneous

//ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing an error; inaccurate.

    "His answer to the sum was erroneous."

  2. 2
    Derived from an error.

    "His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption."

  3. 3
    Mistaken.

    "Her choice at the line-up proved to be erroneous, as she had only seen the mugger for an instant."

  4. 4
    Wandering; erratic. obsolete
  5. 5
    Deviating from the requirements of the law, but without a lack of legal authority, thus not illegal.

    "If, while having the power to act, one commits error in the exercise of that power, he acts erroneously."

Adjective
  1. 1
    containing or characterized by error wordnet

Etymology

From late Middle English erroneous, from Middle French erroneux, from Latin erroneus.

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