incorrectly

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ɪnˈkɔrɛktli/

KK: /ɪnˈkɔrɪktli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is not correct or accurate.

Example

She answered the question incorrectly on the test.

Conversation

I think I answered that question incorrectly on the test.

Oh no! What was the question about?

It was about the history of the city, and I mixed up the dates.

That happens, but don't worry too much; you'll do better next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wrongly

falsely

mistakenly

Antonyms

correctly

accurately

rightly

Root Explanation

Incorrectly → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "correct" (from Latin "correctus", meaning to set right) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "incorrectly" means in a manner that is not correct or wrong.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') and 'setting right' ('correct') to remember that 'incorrectly' means doing something in a wrong way.

Visually Confused Words

uncorrectly