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erroneous


Pronunciation: /iˈrōnēəs/
adjective
Wrong; incorrect: employers sometimes make erroneous assumptions

Origin
late Middle English: from Latin erroneus (from erro(n-) 'vagabond', from errare 'to stray, err') + -ous.

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The erroneous prediction of a home team World Cup crumpled after the 7-1 loss to Germany in the semifinal match on Tuesday.

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