adjective
incorrect
in-kuh-REKT/ˌɪnkəˈrekt/
Not matching facts or accepted standards.
The worksheet's answer of five for two plus two is incorrect.
Etymology
With negative in-, the verb meaning “put straight” originally gave “uncorrected”—something not yet set right. The meaning shifted to something that is itself wrong, whether in fact, style, or propriety.
In context
this cutting plane must not pass through a region where bonded contact is defined. If it does, then the bolt preload is applied incorrectly, and may result in incorrect results or even run into convergence issues.
More examples
- The address was incorrect.
- They rejected the incorrect figures.
- Her assumption proved incorrect.
Forms
incorrect
incorrectly adverb — in a way that is wrong
Similar words
- wrong
- The more everyday term for not being right.
- inaccurate
- Specifically fails to represent facts or measurements correctly.