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ERRONEOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Erroneous.

Erroneous - as an adjective satellite

Containing or characterized by error

Example: "Erroneous conclusions"

Erroneous - as an adjective

Containing an error; inaccurate.

Example: "His answer to the sum was erroneous."

Derived from an error.

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

Mistaken.

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

Wandering; erratic.

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

Example Sentences

"The article contained several erroneous facts."
"Her assumptions were based on erroneous information."
"The student made an erroneous calculation in the math problem."
"The doctor provided an erroneous diagnosis."
"He was sued for making an erroneous statement about the company's finances."
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Word Game Points

Is ERRONEOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, erroneous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ERRONEOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ERRONEOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, erroneous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ERRONEOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ERRONEOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, erroneous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ERRONEOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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