Definitions of correctness
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conformity to fact or truth
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synonyms:
rightness
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Antonyms:
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incorrectness, wrongness
the quality of not conforming to fact or truth
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type of:
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quality
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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incorrectness, wrongness
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the quality of conformity to social expectations
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Antonyms:
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incorrectness
lack of conformity to social expectations
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types:
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faultlessness, impeccability
the quality of being without an error or fault
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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
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type of:
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correctitude, properness, propriety
correct or appropriate behavior
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incorrectness
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