CEFR B2

erroneous

adjective

Meaning

Incorrect or containing mistakes.

Examples

The report contained several erroneous figures.
His belief that the Earth was flat was erroneous.

Synonyms: wrong, incorrect, mistaken, inaccurate

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erroneous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪˈroʊniəs/

Definition

Incorrect or containing mistakes.

Examples

The report contained several erroneous figures.
His belief that the Earth was flat was erroneous.
She quickly corrected the erroneous assumption.

How to Use erroneous

erroneous to (prepositional phrase): Incorrect in the belief or action of doing something. — "It is erroneous to assume that all politicians are corrupt."

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