Definition of INCORRECT

incorrect

Plural: incorrects

Adjective

  • not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
    • "an incorrect calculation"

Adjective Satellite

  • not in accord with established usage or procedure
    • "it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"
  • (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
  • characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; ; ; the wrong side of the road"
    • "an incorrect transcription"

Adj

  • Not correct; erroneous or wrong.
  • Faulty or defective.
  • Inappropriate or improper.

Noun

  • An item or response that is incorrect.

Examples

  • He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question.
  • The computer crashed due to incorrect programming.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French incorrect. By surface analysis, in- + correct.

Synonyms

faulty, wrong

Antonyms

correct, right, proper

Scrabble Score: 13

incorrect: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
incorrect: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
incorrect: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

incorrect: valid Words With Friends Word