Main Entry:

er·ro·ne·ous

Pronunciation:

\i-ˈrō-nē-əs, e-\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Latin erroneus, from erron-, erro wanderer, from errare

Date:

15th century

1: containing or characterized by error : mistaken <erroneous assumptions> <gave an erroneous impression>2archaic : wandering

— er·ro·ne·ous·ly adverb

— er·ro·ne·ous·ness noun