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incorrect
[ in-kuh-rekt ]
adjective
- not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong:
an incorrect statement.
Synonyms: , ,
- improper, unbecoming, or inappropriate:
incorrect behavior; incorrect attire.
Synonyms:
- not correct in form, use, or manner:
an incorrect copy.
Synonyms:
incorrect
/ ˌɪəˈɛ /
adjective
- false; wrong
an incorrect calculation
- not fitting or proper
incorrect behaviour
Derived Forms
- ˌԳǰˈٲԱ, noun
- ˌԳǰˈٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- cǰ·l adverb
- cǰ·n noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of incorrect1
Example Sentences
At this point, Baker said, it is unclear how many inmates who received incorrect drug test results have faced parole hearings.
In this atmosphere, worrying but incorrect ideas can start to infect confidence.
In an email from the school, parents were told one-hour same-day detentions would also be given out for misdemeanours including forgetting stationery, wearing incorrect uniform and failure to complete homework.
Attorney James Sargent, who is representing the county and accompanied Thom for the tour last week, called her claims “inflammatory and incorrect.”
While the incorrect strength is printed on the face of the affected packs, the correct dose is printed on the blister strips inside and on the side of some of the boxes.
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