erroneously-declared
|er-ro-ne-ous-ly-de-clared|
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/ɪˈroʊniəsli dɪˈklɛrd/
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/ɪˈrəʊniəsli dɪˈkleəd/
(erroneous)
incorrect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'erroneous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erroneus,' where 'errare' meant 'to wander' or 'to err.'
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
Adjective 1
incorrectly or falsely stated or announced.
The results were erroneously-declared due to a calculation error.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 00:38