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incorrect

/ˌɪn.kəˈɹɛkt/adjective3 syllables

Incorrect means: not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth.

Synonyms for incorrect10

adjective, as in not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

wrong, erroneous, fallacious, false, mistaken, improper, inaccurate

adjective, as in characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

faulty, wrong, inaccurate

adjective, as in not in accord with established usage or procedure

wrong, improper

adjective, as in (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles

ungrammatical, ill-formed

Opposites of incorrect

correct

What does incorrect mean?4

adjective

1

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth“an incorrect calculation”

2

characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules“he submitted a faulty report”

3

not in accord with established usage or procedure“the wrong medicine”

4

(of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with incorrect?36

one syllable

checkedwreckedsect

three syllables

indirectdisrespect
Show 40 near rhymes
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All 36 rhymes for incorrect, grouped by syllable

Incorrect in a sentence

  • This exchange isn't incorrect, but it should be avoided.carlosalberto
  • Unfortunately, the package was sent to the incorrect address.Nuel
  • I'm sorry, but the number you have dialled is incorrect.sabretou
  • If you enter an incorrect password three times, you'll be locked out.sundown
  • From a grammatical standpoint, that sentence is incorrect.rul
  • You shouldn't call people you disagree with idiots, even if they really are incorrect.mailohilohi
  • That's incorrect, but people say it that way.Babelball
  • Some sentences, while not grammatically incorrect, may be awkward or unnatural.Lumi

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