| 释义 |
in·correct
\|in+\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin incorrectus, from in- in- (I) + correctus, past participle of corrigere to correct — more at correct
1. obsolete : not corrected or chastened
< it shows a will most incorrect to heaven — Shakespeare >
2. : failing to agree with a copy or model or with established rules : inaccurate, faulty
< a careless incorrect transcription >
< an incorrect edition >
3.
a. : failing to agree with the requirements of duty, morality, or propriety : unbecoming, improper
< incorrect behavior >
< this neglect was most incorrect >
b. : not acceptable to the best taste
< gray flannels are incorrect for tennis >
4. : failing to coincide with the truth : inaccurate, imprecise
< your answers are all incorrect >
5. of a word or expression : formed or used in violation of grammatical principles |