INCORRECTLY

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

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Etymology

Adverb

incorrectly (comparative more incorrectly, superlative most incorrectly)

In an incorrect manner.

Antonyms

• correctly

Anagrams

• retrocyclin

Source: Wiktionary

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In`cor*rect"ly, adv.

Definition: Not correctly; inaccurately; not exactly; as, a writing incorrectly copied; testimony incorrectly stated.

INCORRECT

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

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