incorrect
UK: ˌɪnkəˈrekt | US: ˌɪnkəˈrekt
adj. not correct; wrong or inaccurate
adj. (of behavior) not in accordance with accepted standards
The word "incorrect" combines the Latin prefix "in-" (meaning "not") with the root "correct" (from Latin "correctus," meaning "made right"). The prefix "in-" is a common negator in English, while "correct" derives from "corrigere" (to set straight). Together, they form a logical negation, indicating something that is "not right" or "not in proper form." The word has retained this straightforward oppositional meaning since its adoption into English in the 15th century.
The student’s answer was marked incorrect.
It is incorrect to assume all birds can fly.
The report contained several incorrect figures.
His behavior was deemed incorrect for the formal event.
The software flagged the syntax as incorrect.