Definition

Something that has not been fixed or improved; it remains in its original, incorrect state.

Example

The uncorrected version of the book contained several errors that needed to be addressed.

Conversation

Did you read that article I sent you last week?

Yeah, I did! But I noticed it had a lot of uncorrected mistakes.

I thought the same thing; it was distracting at times.

Exactly! It's surprising how many errors can slip through.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncorrected → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "correct" (from Latin "correctus", meaning to set right or make straight) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "uncorrected" means not set right or not made straight, referring to something that has not been corrected.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having something 'set right' ('correct') — that's why uncorrected means something that hasn't been fixed.

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