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erroneousincorrect or containing errors; based on false information

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: incorrect or containing errors; based on false information

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈroʊniəs/

Korean meaning: 틀린, 잘못된; 오류가 있는

Korean pronunciation: 이**로**니어스

Example Sentences

  • His erroneous GPS directions led us to a corn maze instead of the shopping mall.
  • The scientist's erroneous theory was debunked after extensive research.
  • It's erroneous to assume that all cats hate water - mine loves swimming!

erroneous

ADJECTIVE

//ɪˈroʊniəs//

incorrect or containing errors; based on false information

erroneous concept
💡 Concept

A student questions the teacher's erroneous math calculations on the board

erroneous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The ceremonious vows were erroneous, breaking the harmonious moment!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈroʊniəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈrəʊniəs/

🌳Etymology

Rooterr
Suffix--oneous

Origin

From Latin 'erroneus,' derived from 'errare' meaning 'to wander' or 'to make a mistake.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe something that contains errors or is based on false information.

🎵Rhyme

feloniousceremoniousharmonious
felonious
ceremonious
harmonious

🔗Collocations

erroneous assumption
erroneous belief
erroneous conclusion
erroneous information
prove erroneous
completely erroneous

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His erroneous GPS directions led us to a corn maze instead of the shopping mall.

The scientist's erroneous theory was debunked after extensive research.

😄 Fun example

It's erroneous to assume that all cats hate water - mine loves swimming!

The judge ruled that the evidence was based on erroneous testimony.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

incorrectmistakenfalseinaccuratewrong

Antonyms

correctaccurateright

Related

errorerratumerraticerr

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