incorrect

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

   He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question.

2. 2
   adj

   Faulty or defective.

   The computer crashed due to incorrect programming.

3. 3
   noun

   An item or response that is incorrect.

   Having each day's rates of corrects and incorrects written next to the graph also makes it easier for you to check the ... If you also have students count problems incorrect, calling them “not yets,” or “learning opportunities,” or ...

4. 4
   adj

   characterized by errors

5. 5
   adj

   not correct

6. 6
   adj

   (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles

7. 7
   adj

   not in accord with established usage or procedure

8. 8
   adj

   Inappropriate or improper.

Etymology

From Middle French incorrect. By surface analysis, in- + correct.