'incorrectly' originates from the Latin word 'incorrectus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'correctus' meant 'made straight or right.'

'incorrectus' transformed into the Old French word 'incorrect,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incorrectly' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'not made right or straight,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not correct or accurate.'