Which is correct incorrectly or incorrect?
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Which is correct incorrectly or incorrect?
When correctly the word “incorrectly” is spelt “incorrectly”, it is spelt “incorrectly” and is correctly spelt. Yes, it is. ‘incorrectly’ is an adverb, and incorrect is an adjective.. The adjective ‘correct’ becomes an adverb by adding ly at the end.
What type of word is incorrectly?
In an incorrect manner.
What English word is supposed to be spelled incorrectly?
Oxford Says These 17 Words Are Spelled Wrong Most Often (Out of More Than 2 Billion)
| Correct Spelling | Common Misspelling |
|---|---|
| existence | existance |
| foreseeable | forseeable |
| harass | harrass |
| interrupt | interupt |
What is the base word of incorrect?
incorrect (adj.) early 15c., “uncorrected, not chastened into obedience,” of sinners, etc. (a sense now obsolete), from Latin incorrectus “uncorrected, not revised,” from in- “not” (see in- (1)) + correctus, past participle of corrigere “to put straight; to reform” (see correct (v.)).
Is wrong the same as incorrect?
As adjectives the difference between incorrect and wrong is that incorrect is not correct; erroneous or wrong while wrong is incorrect or untrue.
How do you use incorrectly?
Incorrectly sentence example
- I must have guessed incorrectly as I saw only empty camp sites beyond.
- Passion week is of ten incorrectly identified with Holy week.
Why is Spelt weird?
“Weird” is an adjective that means “uncanny or strange.” People often misspell it as “wierd,” perhaps because they want to apply the “i before e” spelling rule. To avoid making this mistake, then, keep in mind that this word has a “weird” spelling! You can even get your first 500 words checked for free!
What is a fancy word for wrong?
OTHER WORDS FOR wrong 1 bad, evil, wicked, sinful, immoral, iniquitous, reprehensible; crooked. 2 inaccurate, incorrect, false, untrue, mistaken. 6 improper, unsuitable. 8 misdeed, immorality, wickedness, sin, vice. 12 maltreat, abuse, oppress, cheat, defraud, dishonor.
How do you say incorrectly nicely?
Other Ways to Say Someone is Incorrect
- Actually, I don’t think…
- Actually, I think you’ll find that…
- I don’t think you’re right about…
- I don’t think you’re right in what you are saying..
- If you check your facts, you’ll find…
- I’m afraid that’s not quite right.
- I’m afraid you’re mistaken.
- No, that’s all wrong.