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correct

/kəˈrɛkt/

[/kəˈrɛkt/]

right; without mistakes

Beginneradjective

Definition

Correct means right and free from mistakes.

Example

Your answer is correct.

Your answer is correct.

Etymology

From Latin 'correctus', the past participle of 'corrigere' meaning to make straight.

How & Where It’s Used

Common adjective; the opposite of 'wrong'.

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