First Known Use: 15th century
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incorrect
adjective in·cor·rect \ˌin-kə-ˈrekt\
: not true or accurate
: having errors or mistakes
: not proper or appropriate in a particular situation
Full Definition of INCORRECT
1
obsolete : not corrected or chastened
2
a : inaccurate, faulty <an incorrect transcription> b : not true : wrong <incorrect answers>
3
: unbecoming, improper <incorrect behavior>
— in·cor·rect·ly \-ˈrek(t)-lē\ adverb
— in·cor·rect·ness \-nəs\ noun
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Origin of INCORRECT
Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin incorrectus, from in- + correctus correct
Rhymes with INCORRECT
acrolect, architect, birth defect, circumspect, deselect, dialect, disaffect, disconnect, disinfect, disrespect, edge effect, genuflect, grapholect, indirect, in effect, intellect, interject, intersect, introject, introspect, lake effect, misdirect, preselect, re-collect, recollect, redirect, reelect, resurrect, retrospect, self-respect, side effect, turtlenecked, vivisect
INCORRECTNESS Defined for Kids
incorrect
adjective in·cor·rect \ˌin-kə-ˈrekt\
Definition of INCORRECT for Kids
1
: not accurate or true : not correct : wrong <an incorrect answer>
2
: not proper <incorrect behavior>
— in·cor·rect·ly adverb
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