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incorrectness

|in/cor/rect/ness|

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/ˌɪn.kəˈrekt.nəs/

(incorrect)

not correct

Base FormNounAdverb
incorrectincorrectnessincorrectly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'incorrectness' originates from the Latin word 'incorrectus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'correctus' meant 'set right.'

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not set right,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being incorrect.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the state or quality of being incorrect.

The incorrectness of the data led to a wrong conclusion.

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Last updated: 2025/01/13 00:36