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incorrect
adjective
characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- I
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- NCORREC
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
“he submitted a faulty report”
adjective
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
“an incorrect calculation”
adjective
(of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
adjective
not in accord with established usage or procedure
“the wrong medicine”
In context
Example Sentences
he submitted a faulty report
an incorrect transcription
the wrong side of the road
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
the wrong medicine
the wrong way to shuck clams
it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts
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