Definitions for: Incorrect


[adj] not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth; "an incorrect calculation"; "the report in the paper is wrong"; "your information is wrong"; "the clock showed the wrong time"; "found themselves on the wrong road"; "based on the wrong assumptions"
[adj] not conforming with accepted standards of propriety or taste; undesirable; "incorrect behavior"; "she was seen in all the wrong places"; "He thought it was wrong for her to go out to work"



Webster (1913) Definition: In`cor*rect", a. [L. incorrectus: cf. F. incorrect.
See In- not, and Correct.]
1. Not correct; not according to a copy or model, or to
established rules; inaccurate; faulty.

The piece, you think, is incorrect. --Pope.

2. Not in accordance with the truth; inaccurate; not exact;
as, an incorrect statement or calculation.

3. Not accordant with duty or morality; not duly regulated or
subordinated; unbecoming; improper; as, incorrect conduct.

It shows a will most incorrect to heaven. --Shak.

The wit of the last age was yet more incorrect than
their language. --Dryden.

Syn: Inaccurate; erroneous; wrong; faulty.

Synonyms: erroneous, fallacious, false, inaccurate, inappropriate, mistaken, wrong

Antonyms: correct, right

See Also: improper

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