adjective
Other Word Forms
- erroneously adverb
- erroneousness noun
- nonerroneous adjective
- nonerroneousness noun
Etymology
Origin of erroneous
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin errōneus “straying,” equivalent to errōn- (stem of errō ) “wanderer” (derivative of err-; err ) + -eus adjective suffix ( -eous )
Example Sentences
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Online discussion site Reddit has filed a legal challenge against Australia's ban, which it described as "legally erroneous".
From Barron's
In a statement the Senegalese government said the "unprecedented and exceptionally serious decision" was based on "a manifestly erroneous interpretation of the regulations, leading to a grossly illegal and deeply unjust decision".
From BBC
Beijing said on Monday that it "lodged representations" and urged Washington to "correct its erroneous" trade practices.
From Barron's
"China urges the US side to correct its erroneous practices," it said in a separate statement on Friday.
From Barron's
That’s because they’ve been pitched to users who may not appreciate their tendency to output erroneous information errors and offer inappropriate advice.
From Los Angeles Times
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