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Containing an error; inaccurate.
- His answer to the sum was erroneous.
- 2
Derived from an error.
- His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption.
- 3
Mistaken.
- Her choice at the line-up proved to be erroneous, as she had only seen the mugger for an instant.
- 4
Wandering; erratic.obsolete
- 5
Deviating from the requirements of the law, but without a lack of legal authority, thus not illegal.
- If, while having the power to act, one commits error in the exercise of that power, he acts erroneously.
syn. errorful
ant. errorless