Correct

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kəˈɹɛkt/
• Rhymes: -É›kt
• Hyphenation: cor + rect

Origin

From French correct, from Latin correctus ("improved, amended, correct"), past participle of corrigere, conrigere ("to make straight, make right, make better, improve, correct"), from com- ("together") + regere ("to make straight, rule").

Full definition of correct

Adjective

1. Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
2. With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.

Synonyms

• (with good manners) well-mannered, well behaved

Antonyms

• (without error) incorrect, inaccurate
• (with good manners) uncouth

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Verb

1. (transitive) To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
2. (by extension, transitive) To grade (examination papers).
3. (transitive) To inform (someone) of the latter's error.It's rude to correct your parents.

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