incorrect Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
    wrong.
    • an incorrect calculation
    • the report in the paper is wrong
    • your information is wrong
    • the clock showed the wrong time
    • found themselves on the wrong road
    • based on the wrong assumptions
  2. adjective satellite not in accord with established usage or procedure
    wrong.
    • the wrong medicine
    • the wrong way to shuck clams
    • it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts
  3. adjective satellite (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
  4. adjective satellite characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; the wrong side of the road"
    wrong; faulty.
    • he submitted a faulty report
    • an incorrect transcription

WordNet

In`cor*rect" adjective
Etymology
L. incorrectus: cf. F. incorrect. See In- not, and Correct.
Definitions
  1. Not correct; not according to a copy or model, or to established rules; inaccurate; faulty.
    The piece, you think, is incorrect. Pope.
  2. Not in accordance with the truth; inaccurate; not exact; as, an incorrect statement or calculation.
  3. Not accordant with duty or morality; not duly regulated or subordinated; unbecoming; improper; as, incorrect conduct.
    It shows a will most incorrect to heaven. Shak.
    The wit of the last age was yet more incorrect than their language. Dryden.
    Syn. -- Inaccurate; erroneous; wrong; faulty.

Webster 1913