incorrect

Meanings

• adjective

  opposed to or not correct in fact; erroneous

• adjective

  not adhering to a rule, standard, or principle; incorrect in action or behavior

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Antonyms

correct , proper , right

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incorrect
mistake , ake , shake , fake , rake

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Homonyms

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1. Incorrect (en) : opposed to or not correct in fact; erroneous
   

2. Incorrect (en) : not adhering to a rule, standard, or principle; incorrect in action or behavior
   

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Homophones

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1. incorporate
   

2. incorruptible
   

3. incisor
   

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Variants

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incorrect , incorrectly , incorrectness , incorrectnesses , politically incorrect

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Forms

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The verb form is 'incorrect'. There are no other forms for this word.

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Etymology

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Old French incorrigible, from in- 'not' + corrigible, from corrigier 'to correct'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'incorrect' contains all five vowels.

2. The word 'incorrect' is often used in educational settings to describe mistakes made on tests.

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Related Concepts

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1. Error: An incorrect result or mistake. Errors can be intentional or unintentional.

2. Misconception: A false belief or idea, often based on incorrect information or a misunderstanding of a concept.

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Culture

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In literature, 'incorrect' is often used to describe characters or actions that go against societal norms or rules. In art, it can be used to depict distorted or misrepresented reality.

How to Memorize "incorrect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red stop sign with the word 'Incorrect' written on it. Visualize yourself stopping when you encounter incorrect information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Incorrect' with the word 'Mistake'. Remember, incorrect information is a type of mistake.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Incorrect means I'm not right'. Remember, incorrect means you're not right.

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