Erroneous

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveContaining an error; inaccurate.

"His answer to the sum was erroneous."

2.AdjectiveDerived from an error.

"His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption."

3.AdjectiveMistaken.

"Her choice at the line-up proved to be erroneous, as she had only seen the mugger for an instant."

4.AdjectiveWandering; erratic.

5.AdjectiveDeviating 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."

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