Entry Word: correct

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard <a real brainteaser with only one correct solution to it>

Synonyms accurate, exact, precise, proper, right, so, true

Related Words legitimate, logical, valid; errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, letter-perfect, perfect; rigorous, strict, stringent

Near Antonyms defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

Antonyms false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, untrue, wrong

2 following the established traditions of refined society and good taste <painfully correct dress for the White House dinner> — see proper 1
3 marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details <the correct method for folding the American flag> — see ceremonious 1