erroneous

CEFRC1

/ɪˈɹəʊni.əs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Wrong or based on a mistake.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Derived from an error.

Examples

  • He thought he could escape scott free with his erroneous sentence.

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

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /eˈɹəʉni.əs/
  • /ɛˈɹoʊ.ni.əs/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Containing an error; inaccurate.

  2. Deviating from the requirements of the law, but without a lack of legal authority, thus not illegal.

  3. Wandering; erratic.

More examples

In context

  • His answer to the sum was erroneous.

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

  • Rie has erroneous ideas.

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Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

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