Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Containing or characterized by error; incorrect: Describes something that is wrong, mistaken, or based on incorrect information or reasoning.

Usage

• The adjective "erroneous" is used to formally describe statements, beliefs, data, conclusions, or assumptions that are not correct. It often implies that the error is more than a simple mistake and may involve a misunderstanding or flawed logic.
• It is typically used before a noun (e.g., an erroneous report) or after a linking verb like "be" or "prove" (e.g., The data proved erroneous).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The newspaper published an erroneous statement and later issued a correction.
  • His argument was based on erroneous assumptions about the economy.
  • We must correct this erroneous information before it spreads further.

Advanced Usage

• "to be erroneous in (one's) belief/thinking": To be mistaken in what one believes or in one's thought process.
  • She was erroneous in her belief that the project would be easy.
• "to hold an erroneous view": To maintain an incorrect opinion or perspective.
  • He continues to hold an erroneous view of the historical events.

Variants and Related Words

• Erroneously (adverb): In an erroneous or mistaken manner.
  • The date was erroneously recorded as 1999 instead of 1899.
• Error (noun): A mistake.
  • The calculation was full of errors.

Synonyms

• Incorrect: Not in accordance with fact; wrong.
• Mistaken: Wrong in one's opinion or judgment.
• False: Not according with truth or fact.
• Inaccurate: Not accurate; containing errors.

Antonyms

• Correct: Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.
• Accurate: Correct in all details; exact.
• Right: Morally good, justified, or acceptable; also meaning correct or true.

Adjective

1. containing or characterized by error
   • erroneous conclusions