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How do you spell Erroneous?

Correct spelling

erroneous

Remember: to ERR has two R's, so ERRONEOUS keeps both R's from wandering.

Why is erroneous spelled this way?

From Latin erroneus, wandering. ERRARE (to wander). Two R's. An erroneous claim has wandered from the truth — it's lost its way.

Common misspellings of erroneous

erroniouseroneouserraneouserroneus

Example

The newspaper published an erroneous report claiming the mayor had resigned.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell erroneous?+
The correct spelling is "erroneous". Remember: to ERR has two R's, so ERRONEOUS keeps both R's from wandering.
Is it erronious or erroneous?+
The correct spelling is "erroneous", not "erronious".

Other commonly misspelled words

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