To make something right or free from error; to mark the errors on something.
cor+rect
Shared component: correct · right
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Related forms: correct · 5 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesNot accurate or true; wrong.
in+correct
Shared component: correct · right
in a way that is accurate, true, or free from error.
correct+ly
Shared component: correct · right
The quality or state of being free from error; accuracy.
correct+ness
Shared component: correct · right
The quality or state of being wrong, inaccurate, or not in accordance with fact or truth.
in+correct+ness
Shared component: correct · right