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incorrect

American  
[in-kuh-rekt] / ˌɪn kəˈrɛkt /

adjective

  1. not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong.

    an incorrect statement.
    Synonyms:
    untrue, inexact, erroneous

  2. improper, unbecoming, or inappropriate.

    incorrect behavior; incorrect attire.
    Synonyms:
    unsuitable

  3. not correct in form, use, or manner.

    an incorrect copy.
    Synonyms:
    faulty
incorrect British  
/ ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt /

adjective

  1. false; wrong

    an incorrect calculation

  2. not fitting or proper

    incorrect behaviour
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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

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