Definition

The quality or state of being wrong or not accurate.

Example

The incorrectness of the data led to faulty conclusions.

Conversation

I realized I made a mistake on my test yesterday.

Oh no! What was it about?

It was about the incorrectness of the answers I chose.

That’s frustrating! But it happens to everyone sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incorrectness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "correct" (from Latin "correctus", meaning to set right) and "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word "incorrectness" refers to the state of not being correct or accurate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being added to 'set right' ('correct') — that's why incorrectness means the state of not being correct.

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