Meaning & Definition of word "Incorrectly"

Incorrectly

/ɪn.kəˈrɛkt.li/

adverb:

  • 1. In a way that is not correct; wrongly.
    • Example: She answered the question incorrectly, leading to a lower score on her exam.
  • 2. In a manner that is not true or accurate.
    • Example: The report was filled with incorrectly stated facts that misled the audience.
  • 3. In a way that does not conform to the expected or appropriate standards.
    • Example: The device was set up incorrectly, causing it to malfunction.
  • 4. In a manner that is inappropriate or unsuitable.
    • Example: He was dressed incorrectly for the formal event, wearing jeans instead of a suit.

Etymology

From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'correctly', from 'correct'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

incorrectly accused:

To be blamed or charged with wrongdoing in an unjust manner.

incorrectly identified:

To be recognized or named wrongly.

incorrectly quoted:

To be cited in a way that misrepresents or distorts the original statement.

Related Words

incorrect:

Not correct; wrong.

correction:

The act of making something right or accurate.

correctness:

The quality of being right or accurate.

Slang Meanings of incorrectly

Meaning: Totally wrong

Example Sentence: You got that totally incorrectly, dude!

Meaning: Wrong on another level

Example Sentence: That answer is incorrectly wrong, like who would think that?