erroneously-updated
|er-ro-ne-ous-ly-up-dat-ed|
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/ɪˈroʊniəsli ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/
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/ɪˈrəʊniəsli ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/
(erroneous)
incorrect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'erroneous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erroneus,' where 'errare' meant 'to wander or 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 mistakenly updated.
The software was erroneously-updated, causing several bugs.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 02:12