incorrectly, wrongly, wrong
(adverb) in an inaccurate manner; “he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly”; “she guessed wrong”
falsely, incorrectly
(adverb) in an incorrect manner; “to credit Lister with the first formulation of the basic principle of stratigraphy would be to bestow credit falsely”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
incorrectly (comparative more incorrectly, superlative most incorrectly)
In an incorrect manner.
• correctly
• retrocyclin
Source: Wiktionary
In`cor*rect"ly, adv.
Definition: Not correctly; inaccurately; not exactly; as, a writing incorrectly copied; testimony incorrectly stated.
In`cor*rect", a. Etym: [L. incorrectus: cf. F. incorrect. See In- not, and Correct.]
1. Not correct; not according to a copy or model, or to established rules; inaccurate; faulty. The piece, you think, is incorrect. Pope.
2. Not in accordance with the truth; inaccurate; not exact; as, an incorrect statement or calculation.
3. Not accordant with duty or morality; not duly regulated or subordinated; unbecoming; improper; as, incorrect conduct. It shows a will most incorrect to heaven. Shak. The wit of the last age was yet more incorrect than their language. Dryden.
Syn.
– Inaccurate; erroneous; wrong; faulty.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 March 2025
(noun) the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
