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erroneous

adjective

Simple meaning

Containing an error.

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ɛˈɹoʊniəs

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Containing an error; inaccurate.

  2. Mistaken.

  3. Derived from an error.

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erroneous beliefclearly erroneouserroneous impressionerroneous ideaerroneous viewerroneous assumptionerroneous conclusionerroneous opinion

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  • erroneouslyadverbDerived adverb

    In a mistaken or erroneous manner.

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  • erroneous beliefnounCompound term

    A misconception resulting from incorrect information.

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