Erroneous Meaning
/ɪˈɹəʊni.əs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjContaining an error; inaccurate.
adjDerived from an error.
Sentence Examples
Rie has erroneous ideas.
He thought he could escape scott free with his erroneous sentence.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The accountant corrected the ____ report before submitting it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The article was retracted because it contained several ____ facts and figures.
Word Origin & History
From late Middle English erroneous, from Middle French erroneux, from Latin erroneus.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"An erroneous early Fox News report about the New Orleans terror attack is warping the political dialogue in the aftermath of the deadly rampage."
— 2025 January 2, Brian Stelter, “Trump falsely links New Orleans terror attack to migrants after erroneous Fox News report”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The accountant corrected the ____ report before submitting it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The article was retracted because it contained several ____ facts and figures.