Main Entry: in·cor·rect

Pronunciation: \ˌin-kə-ˈrekt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin incorrectus, from in- + correctus correct

Date: 15th century

1 obsolete : not corrected or chastened
2 a : inaccurate, faulty <an incorrect transcription> b : not true : wrong <incorrect answers>
3 : unbecoming, improper <incorrect behavior>

— in·cor·rect·ly \-ˈrek(t)-lē\ adverb

— in·cor·rect·ness \-nəs\ noun