Other Words from incorrect

incorrectly \ ˌin-kə-ˈrek(t)-lē

\ adverb

incorrectness \ ˌin-kə-ˈrek(t)-nəs

\ noun

Examples of incorrect in a Sentence

The doctor's diagnosis was incorrect. The story in the newspaper is incorrect. The restaurant considers jeans and T-shirts incorrect attire for dinner.

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