Meaning & Definition of word "Correctness"
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Correctness
/kəˈrɛkt.nəs/
noun:
- 1. The quality or state of being correct; accuracy.
- Example: The correctness of the calculations ensures that the project stays on budget.
- 2. The quality of conforming to accepted standards or norms, particularly in moral or social contexts.
- Example: She emphasized the importance of correctness in political discourse to avoid misunderstandings.
- 3. In linguistics, the quality of adhering to the rules of grammar and usage in a language.
- Example: The teacher praised her students for the correctness of their written assignments.
Etymology
From the word 'correct' with the suffix '-ness' indicating a state or quality.
Common Phrases and Expressions
political correctness:
An attitude or policy of avoiding offense to any social group.
correctness in language:
The adherence to grammatical rules while speaking or writing.
moral correctness:
A belief or judgment regarding what is right or good.
Related Words
correct:
To set right; to remedy; to make accurate.
corrective:
Serving to correct something.
correctly:
In a correct manner.
Slang Meanings of correctness
Meaning: Being woke or overly sensitive to social issues.
Example Sentence: His friends teased him for his correctness in every argument.
Meaning: Conforming to political correctness.
Example Sentence: Her correctness is so extreme it makes conversations difficult.