INCORRECT In`cor*rect", a. Etym: [L. incorrectus: cf. F. incorrect. See In- not, and Correct.]
1. Not correct; not according to a copy or model, or to established rules; inaccurate; faulty. The piece, you think, is incorrect. Pope.
2. Not in accordance with the truth; inaccurate; not exact; as, an incorrect statement or calculation.
3. Not accordant with duty or morality; not duly regulated or subordinated; unbecoming; improper; as, incorrect conduct. It shows a will most incorrect to heaven. Shak. The wit of the last age was yet more incorrect than their language. Dryden.
Syn.
— Inaccurate; erroneous; wrong; faulty.
INCORRECTION In`cor*rec"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. in- not + correction: cf. F. incorrection.]
Defn: Want of correction, restraint, or discipline. [Obs.] Arnway.
INCORRECTLY
In`cor*rect"ly, adv.
Defn: Not correctly; inaccurately; not exactly; as, a writing incorrectly copied; testimony incorrectly stated.
INCORRECTNESS
In`cor*rect"ness, n.