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incorrect

DEFINITIONS OF: incorrect

1

adj not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

“an incorrect calculation”
Synonyms:
wrong
inaccurate
not exact
erroneous
containing or characterized by error
fallacious
based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information
false, mistaken
arising from error
improper
not suitable or right or appropriate
false
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
Antonyms:
correct, right
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
accurate
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
accurate, exact, precise
(of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct
letter-perfect, word-perfect
correct to the last detail; especially being in or following the exact words
straight
following a correct or logical method
proper
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
true
consistent with fact or reality; not false
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adj not in accord with established usage or procedure

“it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts”
Synonyms:
wrong
improper
not suitable or right or appropriate

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

“an incorrect transcription”
Synonyms:
faulty, wrong
inaccurate
not exact

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

Synonyms
ill-formed, ungrammatical
not grammatical; not conforming to the rules of grammar or accepted usage
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