Difference between Error and Erroneousness

What is the difference between Error and Erroneousness?

Error as a noun is a mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately. while Erroneousness as a noun is the state of being in error; the quality of being erroneous.

Error

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately. A failure to complete a task, usually involving a premature termination. The difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one. A play which is scored as having been made incorrectly. One or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To function improperly due to an error, especially accompanied by error message. To show or contain an error or fault. To err.

Example sentence: We have self-centered minds which get us into plenty of trouble. If we do not come to understand the error in the way we think, our self-awareness, which is our greatest blessing, is also our downfall.

Erroneousness

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being in error; the quality of being erroneous.

We hope you now know whether to use Error or Erroneousness in your sentence.

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