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   In·cor·rect

   /ˌinkəˈrek(t)/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not in accordance with fact; wrong: "the doctor gave you incorrect advice" Similar wrongmistakenin errorerroneousinaccuratenot accurateinexactnot exactimpreciseinvaliduntruefalsefallaciouswide of the markoff targetmisleadingillogicalunsoundunfoundedwithout foundationfaultyflawedinformal:off beamoutway outfull of holesiffyarchaic:abroadOpposite correct
   • 2. not in accordance with particular standards or rules: "strictly speaking, the form of address was incorrect" Similar inappropriatewrongunsuitableinaptinappositeundesirableill-advisedill-consideredill-judgedimpoliticinjudiciousinfelicitousunacceptablebeyond the paleunwarrantedunfittingout of keepingimproperunseemlyunbecomingindecorouslacking in proprietyinformal:out of order

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin incorrectus, from in- ‘not’ + correctus ‘made straight, amended’ (see correct). Originally in the general sense ‘uncorrected’, the word was later applied specifically to a book containing many errors because it had not been corrected for the press; hence incorrect (sense 2) (late 17th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. incorrectness noun

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2. www.fluentu.com › blog › english12 Words Often Used Incorrectly in English | FluentU English

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   May 8, 2024 · This post covers the 12 words used incorrectly most often in English, words that even native speakers get wrong. From "ironic" and "literally" to "infamous" and "factoid," a word's correct usage, meaning and plural form isn't always clear.

3. research.ewu.edu › writers_c_grammar_basicsCommonly Misused Words - Grammar, Punctuation, and Sentences ...

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Commonly Misused Words. The following is a list of homonyms (words that sound alike) that writers mix up on a regular basis. It’s a good idea to train your eye to catch these errors because programs like Spell Check won’t always flag them. ARE VS. OUR. “ Are ” is a linking verb, while “ our ” shows possession.

   • Author: Carlos Munoz

   • Publish Year: 2015

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › politically incorrectPolitically incorrect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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   May 11, 2024 · politically incorrect. Definitions of politically incorrect. adjective. exhibiting political incorrectness.

5. 7esl.com › someone-is-correct-or-incorrect80 Different Ways to Say Someone is Correct or Incorrect

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   6 days ago · Formal Ways to Say “Someone is Correct”. Idiomatic Ways to Say “Someone is Correct”. Other Ways to Say “Someone is Wrong”. Common Alternative Ways to Say “Someone is Wrong”. Formal Ways to Say “Someone is Incorrect”. Informal Ways to Say “Someone is Incorrect”. Idiomatic Ways to Say “Someone is Wrong”.

6. www.wordtune.com › blog › common-errors-in-writing7 Common Errors in Writing + How to Fix Them (With Examples)

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   2 days ago · 7 common errors in writing (and how to fix them) Now that you understand the categories of writing mistakes, we can look at specific examples. Below, I cover seven common errors and how to fix them. 1. Run-on sentences. A run-on sentence is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses (complete thoughts) aren’t properly joined.

7. 7esl.com › mistPreposition Errors: 130+ Common MISTAKES With PREPOSITIONS - 7ESL

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   May 13, 2024 · Common Mistakes with Prepositions. Learn an extensive list of most common mistakes with prepositions in English and how to avoid them with example sentences and ESL printable worksheets. Examples of common MISTAKES with PREPOSITIONS and how to correct them. Incorrect: I cannot agree to you in this situation.

8. www.verywellmind.com › attitudes-how-they-formAttitude in Psychology—Definition, Formation, and How They Change

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   May 5, 2024 · Psychologists define attitudes as a learned tendency to view and judge things in a certain way. This can include an evaluation of people, issues, objects, policies, or events. It is an umbrella term that consists of our opinions, emotions, perceptions, beliefs, expectations, values, and intentions.