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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"The information that later became available to us meant that our assumption turned out to be incorrect," he said.
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That was incorrect and it opened the door for a review.
From BBC
He faced numerous calls to resign after admitting providing incorrect evidence to MPs, which included the denial that AI was used in preparing a report which led to banning the Israeli club's fans.
From BBC
Webb said: "It would have been incorrect to send him off because it's not excessive force, it's a reckless contact, so yellow card."
From BBC
And that includes an incorrect yellow card generally.
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