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in·cor·rect
 incorrect
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- pronunciation:
- In
k
rekt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
factually wrong.
an incorrect response on a test- antonyms:
- correct, right
- similar words:
- erroneous, false, mistaken, wrong
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| definition 2: |
not in keeping with proper style or manners; unsuitable.
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| definition 3: |
not completely accurate; inexact.
an incorrect version- antonyms:
- correct
- similar words:
- erroneous, inaccurate
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| related words: |
amiss, defective, illogical, improper, perverted, unfaithful, unsound, wrong |
adverb + (adj.)incorrect
absolutely, educationally, environmentally, factually, grammatically, historically, inadvertently, intentionally, legally, morally, necessarily, obviously, politically, possibly, simply, totally, wildly
(adj.)incorrect
+ noun
address,
answer,
assertion,
assumption,
attribution,
certification,
characterization,
choice,
citation,
comedy,
comic,
comment,
conclusion,
correction,
data,
database,
date,
definition,
diagnosis,
disposal,
dose,
entry,
feedback,
forecast,
golfer,
grammar,
hypothesis,
identification,
implementation,
impression,
inference,
information,
interpretation,
judgment,
listing,
minute,
perception,
phrase,
placement,
prediction,
reading,
response,
scorecard,
sequence,
spelling,
statement,
usage
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| derivations: |
incorrectly (adv.), incorrectness (n.) |
The word incorrect
contains the following part:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives ( inadvertent
, incognizant
), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous
and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inadvertent, inalienable, inanimate, inappropriate, inapt, inarticulate, inaudible, inauspicious, incapable, incessant, incest, incognito, incognizant, incommensurate, incommodious, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, incongruous, inconsiderate, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorporeal, incorrect, incorrigible, incorrupt, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indecorous, indefeasible, indefinite, indelible, indemnify, independence, independent, indescribable, indestructible, indignant, indirect, indispose, indistinct, individual, indivisible, indolent, indomitable, indubitable, inedible, ineffable, inefficient, ineluctable, inept, inequality, inequity, ineradicable, inert, inevitable, inexorable, inexpensive, inexpiable, inexplicable, infallible, infamous, infelicitous, infidel, infidelity, infinite, infinitesimal, infirmity, informal, infrequent, inimical, inimitable, iniquitous, iniquity, injure, injury, innocuous, innominate, inordinate, insane, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insipid, insolent, insomnia, insouciant, insuperable, intangible, interminable, intractable, intransigent, intransitive, intrepid, invaluable, inveracity, invincible, invisible, irregular
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