erroneous adj : containing or characterized by error; "erroneous conclusions"; "the answer was inaccurate" [syn: inaccurate]

English

Pronunciation

/ɪˈrəʊniəs/

Adjective

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. 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.

Derived terms

• erroneously

Translations

Erroneous means to contain error, be mistaken, wrong, incorrect; to stray from what is considered moral, decent, proper, etc.

Erroneous may also refer to:

• Your Erroneous Zones, a self-help book by Wayne Dyer
• ''Erroneous rendition, in human rights

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