correct — accurate, right, or true; without any mistakes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: accurate, right, or true; without any mistakes
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈrekt/
Example Sentences
- My GPS kept saying 'recalculating' because I kept taking the correct turns... incorrectly.
- The teacher asked us to correct each other's homework, which was like asking vampires to taste garlic.
- Is it correct to assume that your silence means you agree with my brilliant idea?
correct
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈrekt/]
accurate, right, or true; without any mistakes
The second shot is correct.
When you correct the route, you redirect and move in the right direction.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'correctus', the past participle of 'corrigere', meaning 'to make straight' or 'to set right'. This combines the prefix 're-' (again) with 'com-' (with) and 'regere' (to guide or rule).
Breakdown
com- (with) + regere (to guide/rule) + -ect (past participle suffix) = correct (made right, set straight)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My GPS kept saying 'recalculating' because I kept taking the correct turns... incorrectly.”
“The teacher asked us to correct each other's homework, which was like asking vampires to taste garlic.”
“Is it correct to assume that your silence means you agree with my brilliant idea?”
“Please correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you promise to clean your room last century?”
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