incorrect
Americanadjective
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not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong.
an incorrect statement.
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improper, unbecoming, or inappropriate.
incorrect behavior; incorrect attire.
- Synonyms:
- unsuitable
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not correct in form, use, or manner.
an incorrect copy.
- Synonyms:
- faulty
adjective
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false; wrong
an incorrect calculation
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not fitting or proper
incorrect behaviour
Other Word Forms
- incorrectly adverb
- incorrectness noun
Etymology
Origin of incorrect
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin incorrectus “not corrected”; equivalent to in- 3 + correct
Example Sentences
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But she added: "This is not just about correcting it for our beautiful daughters, it's for everyone who died that day, and for other families that find themselves facing similar injustices and incorrect legal records."
From BBC
"Unfortunately, issues sometimes arise due to incorrect measuring devices and spillage -- especially when things are busy at the bar," the Australian Hotels Association said in a statement Friday.
From Barron's
Chap Achen, senior director analyst at research firm Gartner, said fraudsters are taking advantage of those policies to scam the system, including by sending back empty boxes, incorrect merchandise or counterfeits.
The state’s attorneys said that too was incorrect.
From Los Angeles Times
India's aviation regulator said incorrect handling of the fuel switch had caused the issue in Monday's flight, and not a mechanical fault.
From Barron's
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