erroneously
|er-ro-ne-ous-ly|
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/ɪˈroʊniəsli/
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/ɪˈrəʊniəsli/
(erroneous)
incorrect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'erroneous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erroneus,' where 'err-' meant 'to wander' or 'to stray.'
Historical Evolution
'erroneus' transformed into the Old French word 'erroneus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'erroneous' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wandering' or 'straying,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'incorrect' or 'mistaken.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a mistaken or incorrect manner.
The data was erroneously entered into the system.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41