0%

incorrectly

in·cor·rect
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kuh-rekt]
    • /ˌɪn kəˈrɛkt/
    • /ˌɪn.kərˈekt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kuh-rekt]
    • /ˌɪn kəˈrɛkt/

Definitions of incorrectly word

  • adjective incorrectly not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement. 1
  • adjective incorrectly improper, unbecoming, or inappropriate: incorrect behavior; incorrect attire. 1
  • adjective incorrectly not correct in form, use, or manner: an incorrect copy. 1
  • noun incorrectly In an incorrect manner. 1
  • adverb incorrectly inaccurately 1
  • adverb incorrectly wrongly, mistakenly 1

Information block about the term

Origin of incorrectly

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 Incorrectly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

incorrectly 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

incorrectly usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for incorrectly

adv incorrectly

  • falsely — not true or correct; erroneous: a false statement.
  • wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
  • inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
  • clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.

adverb incorrectly

  • erroneously — In an erroneous manner.
  • imperfectly — of, relating to, or characterized by defects or weaknesses: imperfect vision.
  • mistakenly — wrongly conceived, held, or done: a mistaken antagonism.
  • inaccurately — In an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
  • fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.

Antonyms for incorrectly

adverb incorrectly

  • rightly — in accordance with truth or fact; correctly: to see rightly; to understand rightly.
  • properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.

Top questions with incorrectly

  • which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?
  • in which of these sentences are quotation marks used incorrectly?
  • how is the comma used incorrectly in the sentence above?
  • what word in the english language is always spelled incorrectly?
  • what word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?
  • which structure is incorrectly paired with its tissue system?
  • which sentence incorrectly uses a vocabulary word?
  • in which sentence are quotation marks used incorrectly?
  • which of the following sentences is punctuated incorrectly?
  • what english word is always spelled incorrectly?
  • what word is spelled incorrectly in the dictionary?
  • what word in the english dictionary is always spelled incorrectly?
  • in which sentence is the comma used incorrectly?
  • which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?
  • which word in the dictionary is spelt incorrectly?

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?