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- [kuh-rekt]
- /kəˈrɛkt/
- /kəˈrektnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-rekt]
- /kəˈrɛkt/
Definitions of correctness word
- verb with object correctness to set or make true, accurate, or right; remove the errors or faults from: The native guide corrected our pronunciation. The new glasses corrected his eyesight. 1
- verb with object correctness to point out or mark the errors in: The teacher corrected the examination papers. 1
- verb with object correctness to scold, rebuke, or punish in order to improve: Should parents correct their children in public? 1
- verb with object correctness to counteract the operation or effect of (something hurtful or undesirable): The medication will correct stomach acidity. 1
- verb with object correctness Mathematics, Physics. to alter or adjust so as to bring into accordance with a standard or with a required condition. 1
- verb without object correctness to make a correction or corrections. 1
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Origin of correctness
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; (v.) Middle English correcten (< Anglo-French correcter) < Latin corrēctus past participle of corrigere to make straight, equivalent to cor- cor- + reg- (stem of regere to direct) + -tus past participle suffix; (adj.) (< French correct) < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Correctness
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pronoun
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correctness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
correctness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for correctness
noun correctness
- truth — the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
- precision — the state or quality of being precise.
- regularity — usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place.
- preciseness — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- fidelity — strict observance of promises, duties, etc.: a servant's fidelity.
Antonyms for correctness
noun correctness
- inaccuracy — something inaccurate; error.
- flaw — Also called windflaw. a sudden, usually brief windstorm or gust of wind.
- imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.
- incorrectness — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
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