erroneous

adjective

Containing an error; inaccurate.

Mistaken.

Derived from an error.

(law) Deviating from the requirements of the law, but without a lack of legal authority, thus not illegal.

(obsolete) Wandering; erratic.

Roots

erroerr- · Latin · wander, stray

Synonyms for erroneous

incorrectadj inaccurateadj mistakenadj fallaciousadj faultyadj wrongadj misguidedadj untrueadj falseadj inexactadj improperadj misleadingadj spuriousadj impreciseadj flawedadj

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