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DictionaryRoot: con-
Latin

con-

together, with; sometimes thoroughly

Forms

  • con-
  • com- — Used before certain consonants, especially b, p, and m.
  • col- — The final consonant changed before l.
  • cor- — The final consonant changed before r.
  • co- — The final consonant was lost in some combinations.

Origin

From Latin cum, “with,” and an older form com-.

Note

Togetherness could extend to completeness. Not every word containing this prefix retains an obvious “with” meaning.

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adverb

correctly

Without error or in the proper way.

She answers every question correctly on her first try.

Etymology
corLatintogether, with; sometimes thoroughly
+rectLatinguide, straighten, or rule
+lyEnglishin a particular way

Latin con- and regere connect correct with setting something right. Correctly describes an action performed in that right or accurate way, without the error that would require correction.

More examples

  • Make sure the car seat is installed correctly.
  • Did I pronounce your name correctly?
  • If I remember correctly, the store closes at six.

Forms

correctly · more correctly · most correctly

correct adjective — Free from errors or mistakes.

correctness noun — The state of being accurate or proper.

Similar words

accurately
Emphasizes precision or agreement with facts rather than proper procedure.
properly
Emphasizes following accepted methods, standards, or rules of behavior.