Definitions for erroneous
əˈroʊ ni əs, ɛˈroʊ-er·ro·neous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. erroneousadjective

   containing or characterized by error

   "erroneous conclusions"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. erroneousadjective

   Containing an error; inaccurate.

2. erroneousadjective

   Derived from an error.

3. erroneousadjective

   Mistaken.

4. erroneousadjective

   signifies a deviation from the requirements of the law, but does not connote a lack of legal authority, and is thus distinguished from illegal.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Erroneousadjective

   Etymology: from erro, Latin.

   1. Wandering; unsettled.

   They roam
   Erroneous and disconsolate, themselves
   Accusing, and their chiefs improvident
   Of military chance. Phillips.

   This circle, by being placed here, stopped much of the erroneous light, which otherwise would have disturbed the vision. Isaac Newton, Opt.

   Unblam’d abundance crown’d the royal board,
   What time this done rever’d her prudent lord;
   Who now, so heav’n decrees, is doom’d to mourn,
   Bitter constraint! erroneous and forlorn. Alexander Pope, Odyssey, b. i.

   2. Irregular; wandering from the right road.

   If the vessels, instead of breaking, yield, it subjects the person to all the inconveniencies of erroneous circulation; that is, when the blood strays into the vessels destined to carry serum or lymph. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   3. Mistaking; misled by errour.

   Thou art far from destroying the innocent with the guilty, and the erroneous with the malicious. Charles I .

   There is the erroneous as well as the rightly informed conscience. Robert South, Sermons.

   4. Mistaken; not conformable to truth.

   Their whole counsel is in this point utterly condemned, as having either proceeded from the blindness of those times, or from negligence, or from desire of honour and glory, or from an erroneous opinion that such things might be for a while. Richard Hooker, b. iv. s. 14.

   A wonderful erroneous observation that walketh about, is commonly received, contrary to all the true account of time and experience. Francis Bacon, War with Spain.

   The phænomena of light have been hitherto explained by supposing that they arise from new modifications of the rays, which is an erroneous supposition. Isaac Newton, Opt.

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1. erroneous

   Erroneous refers to something that contains errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies. It can be used to describe a statement, belief, action or concept that is incorrect, false, or misleading.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Erroneousadjective

   wandering; straying; deviating from the right course; -- hence, irregular; unnatural

2. Erroneousadjective

   misleading; misled; mistaking

3. Erroneousadjective

   containing error; not conformed to truth or justice; incorrect; false; mistaken; as, an erroneous doctrine; erroneous opinion, observation, deduction, view, etc

4. Etymology: [L. erroneus, fr. errare to err. See Err.]

How to pronounce erroneous?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Mia

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   Karen

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How to say erroneous in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of erroneous in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of erroneous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of erroneous in a Sentence

1. Melinda McLaughlin:

   Upon learning the recruitment should have required citizenship within 18 months of hire, as opposed to at the time of hire, (Eugene Police Department) immediately changed its materials and requirement, after several months, (the Justice Department) concluded that while EPD had repeatedly advertised an erroneous citizenship requirement, they did not identify anyone who had been harmed.

2. Dennis Muilenburg:

   As pilots have told us, erroneous activation of the MCAS function can add to what is already a high-workload environment, it's our responsibility to eliminate this risk. We own it and we know how to do it.

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   A "morning after" confrontation with the harsh daily reality can painfully destroy an erroneous understanding of an experience. Today may be beautiful, but tomorrow is another day and may have a different tint. ( "Morning after" )

4. Airbus Helicopters:

   The comments which have come up in media recently induce speculation and gossip, leading to erroneous conclusions regarding the Polish helicopter tenders, the only true information is that talks with the Economy Ministry continue and that we are ready to support our Polish partners.

5. Judge Regina Chu:

   You should decide the case for yourself but only after you should have discussed the case with your fellow jurors and have carefully considered their views, you should not hesitate to re-examine your views and change your opinion if you become convinced they are erroneous, but you should not surrender your honest opinion simply because other jurors disagree, or merely to reach a verdict.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=erroneous
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Erroneous
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=erroneous
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erroneous