erroneous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations 1.2.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/, /ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/
• (US) IPA: /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/, /ɪˈɹoʊ.ni.əs/

[edit] Adjective

erroneous (comparative more erroneous, superlative most erroneous)

1. Containing an error; inaccurate.
   • His answer to the sum was erroneous
2. Derived from an error.
   • His conclusion was erroneous as it was based on a false assumption
3. Mistaken.
   • His choice at the line-up was erroneous as he had only seen the mugger for an instant
4. (law) signifies a deviation from the requirements of the law, but does not connote a lack of legal authority, and is thus distinguished from illegal.
   • If, while having the power to act, one commits error in the exercise of that power, he acts erroneously.

[edit] Synonyms

• mistaken

[edit] Derived terms

• erroneously
• erroneousness

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• fallacious