correctness
UK: kəˈrektnəs | US: kəˈrektnəs
n. the quality or state of being free from error; accuracy
n. conformity to accepted standards or rules
The word "correctness" derives from the Latin correctus (past participle of corrigere, meaning "to make straight, set right"), formed from cor- (intensive prefix) + regere ("to guide, rule"). The suffix -ness (Old English -nes) converts adjectives into nouns denoting a state or quality. Thus, "correctness" literally means "the state of being right or accurate," reflecting its Latin roots in precision and adherence to standards.
The correctness of his calculations was verified by the team.
She emphasized grammatical correctness in her writing.
The software checks the correctness of the code before execution.
Cultural correctness is important in global communication.
His answer demonstrated both logic and factual correctness.