erroneous
erroneous is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, erroneous is hyphenated as:
Definitions oferroneous
- 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.
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