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   incorrect

   /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/

   adjective

   • 1. not in accordance with fact; wrong: "the doctor gave you incorrect advice" Similar wrongmistakenin errorerroneousinaccuratenot accurateinexactnot exactimpreciseinvaliduntruefalsefallaciouswide of the markoff targetmisleadingillogicalunsoundunfoundedwithout foundationfaultyflawedinformal:off beamoutway outfull of holesiffyarchaic:abroadOpposite correct
   • 2. not in accordance with particular standards or rules: "strictly speaking, the form of address was incorrect" Similar inappropriatewrongunsuitableinaptinappositeundesirableill-advisedill-consideredill-judgedimpoliticinjudiciousinfelicitousunacceptablebeyond the paleunwarrantedunfittingout of keepingimproperunseemlyunbecomingindecorouslacking in proprietyinformal:out of order

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin incorrectus, from in- ‘not’ + correctus ‘made straight, amended’ (see correct). Originally in the general sense ‘uncorrected’, the word was later applied specifically to a book containing many errors because it had not been corrected for the press; hence incorrect (sense 2) (late 17th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. incorrectness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCORRECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˌɪn·kəˈrekt / Add to word list. not correct; not accurate: He charged that the news story was factually incorrect and demanded an apology. incorrectly. adverb us / ˌɪn·kəˈrekt·li / For each question on the test that is answered incorrectly, you will lose two points.

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   The meaning of INCORRECT is not true : wrong. How to use incorrect in a sentence.

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   Incorrect definition: not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong. See examples of INCORRECT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCORRECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is incorrect is not the thing that is required or is most suitable in a particular situation.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › incorrectIncorrect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules. “an incorrect transcription” synonyms: faulty, wrong. inaccurate.

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   Definition of incorrect adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › incorrectIncorrect - definition of incorrect by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Not correct; erroneous or wrong: an incorrect answer. 2. Defective; faulty: incorrect programming of the computer. 3. Improper; inappropriate: incorrect behavior. in′cor·rect′ly adv. in′cor·rect′ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

9. www.wordreference.com › definition › incorrectincorrect - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement. improper, unbecoming, or inappropriate: incorrect behavior; incorrect attire. not correct in form, use, or manner: an incorrect copy. Latin incorrectus not corrected. See in - 3, correct. late Middle English 1400–50. in′cor•rect′ly, adv.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › incorrectincorrect - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    incorrect meaning, definition, what is incorrect: not correct or true: Learn more.

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    Synonyms for INCORRECT: wrong, mistaken, erroneous, inaccurate, confused, all wet, full of it, false; Antonyms of INCORRECT: correct, right, true, accurate, exact, precise, informed, appropriate