erroneously-given
|er-ro-ne-ous-ly-giv-en|
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/ɪˈroʊniəsli ˈɡɪvən/
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/ɪˈrəʊniəsli ˈɡɪvən/
(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 'to wander or stray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'incorrect or mistaken.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given in error or mistakenly provided.
The report contained erroneously-given data.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 15:43