Definitions for incorrect
ˌɪn kəˈrɛktin·cor·rect

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. incorrect, wrong(adj)

   not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

   "an incorrect calculation"; "the report in the paper is wrong"; "your information is wrong"; "the clock showed the wrong time"; "found themselves on the wrong road"; "based on the wrong assumptions"

2. wrong, incorrect(adj)

   not in accord with established usage or procedure

   "the wrong medicine"; "the wrong way to shuck clams"; "it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"

3. incorrect(adj)

   (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles

4. faulty, incorrect, wrong(adj)

   characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

   "he submitted a faulty report"; "an incorrect transcription"; the wrong side of the road"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. incorrect(Adjective)

   Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

2. incorrect(Adjective)

   Faulty or defective.

3. incorrect(Adjective)

   Inappropriate or improper.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Incorrect(adj)

   not correct; not according to a copy or model, or to established rules; inaccurate; faulty

2. Incorrect(adj)

   not in accordance with the truth; inaccurate; not exact; as, an incorrect statement or calculation

3. Incorrect(adj)

   not accordant with duty or morality; not duly regulated or subordinated; unbecoming; improper; as, incorrect conduct

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Incorrect

   in-kor-ekt, adj. containing faults: not accurate: not correct in manner or character: (Shak.) not regulated.—adv. Incorrect′ly.—n. Incorrect′ness.

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of incorrect in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of incorrect in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of incorrect in a Sentence

1. Theodore Antikas:

   This publication in PNAS is incorrect.

2. Chuck Canterbury:

   This equipment, while politically incorrect, saved lives on that day.

3. Alem Kibreab:

   I don't know why they put on this smear campaign. It is absolutely incorrect.

4. Chief Executive Robert Lynch:

   We will vigorously challenge any false allegations or incorrect presentations.

5. Stuart Groll:

   There are too many levels of sexual offenders, to make one label on all is incorrect.

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