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

1obsolete : not corrected or chastened2 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