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correctness

DEFINITIONS OF: correctness

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n conformity to fact or truth

Synonyms:
rightness
Antonyms:
incorrectness, wrongness
the quality of not conforming to fact or truth
Type of:
quality
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

n the quality of conformity to social expectations

Antonyms:
incorrectness
lack of conformity to social expectations
Types:
faultlessness, impeccability
the quality of being without an error or fault
political correctitude, political correctness
avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against
Type of:
correctitude, properness, propriety
correct or appropriate behavior
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