erroneous

The definition of erroneous is something that is incorrect or in error.

(adjective)

An example of an erroneous statement is that the earth is flat.

See erroneous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

containing or based on error; mistaken; wrong

Origin: ME < L erroneus, wandering about < errare: see err

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See erroneous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Containing or derived from error; mistaken: erroneous conclusions.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin errōneus

Origin: , from errō, errōn-, a vagabond

Origin: , from errāre, to err, wander; see ers- in Indo-European roots

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