correct

cor-rect · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (adjective) Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To put right an error or fault.

  4. 4.

    (verb) To point out or mark errors in.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    politically correct — avoiding language that could offend
  • •
    stand corrected — to acknowledge one's error
  • •
    correct me if I'm wrong — inviting disagreement

Related words

Antonyms: false, inaccurate, incorrect, wrong
See also: correction, correctly, right
Synonyms: accurate, proper, right, true

Etymology

From Latin correctus, past participle of corrigere meaning "to make straight, set right," from com- ("together") + regere ("to guide, rule").