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- [in-kuh-rekt]
- /ˌɪn kəˈrɛkt/
- /ˌɪn.kərˈekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kuh-rekt]
- /ˌɪn kəˈrɛkt/
Definitions of incorrect word
- adjective incorrect not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement. 1
- adjective incorrect improper, unbecoming, or inappropriate: incorrect behavior; incorrect attire. 1
- adjective incorrect not correct in form, use, or manner: an incorrect copy. 1
- noun incorrect Not in accordance with fact; wrong. 1
- adjective incorrect wrong, not accurate 1
- adjective incorrect false, not true 1
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Origin of incorrect
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin incorrectus not corrected. See in-3, correct
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Incorrect
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incorrect popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
incorrect usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incorrect
adj incorrect
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- mistaken — wrongly conceived, held, or done: a mistaken antagonism.
- improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
- unsound — not sound; unhealthy, diseased, or disordered, as the body or mind.
adjective incorrect
- erroneous — Wrong; incorrect.
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- unbecoming — detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly: an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language.
- indecorous — not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
- indelicate — offensive to a sense of generally accepted propriety, modesty, or decency; improper, unrefined, or coarse: indelicate language.
Antonyms for incorrect
adj incorrect
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
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