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incorrect

/,ɪnkə'rɛkt/

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adjective
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
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"an incorrect calculation"

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wrong false erroneous fallacious mistaken

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correct
adjective
characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
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"an incorrect transcription"

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faulty wrong inaccurate
adjective
not in accord with established usage or procedure
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"it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"

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wrong improper
adjective
(of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
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ungrammatical ill-formed

Examples of incorrect

"an incorrect calculation"
"an incorrect transcription"
"it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"