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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | , past participle of corrigere, from com- ( COM-) + regere 'to lead straight' |
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cor‧rect1 S1 W2
1 having no mistakes [= right; ≠ incorrect]: If my calculations are correct, we're about 10 miles from Exeter. You are absolutely correct, the Missouri is the longest river in the US.
If my calculations are correct, we're about 10 miles from Exeter.You are absolutely correct, the Missouri is the longest river in the US. factually/grammatically/anatomically etc correct The sentence is grammatically correct, but doesn't sound natural.
The sentence is grammatically correct, but doesn't sound natural.2 suitable and right for a particular situation : What's the correct procedure in cases like this? When lifting heavy weights, make sure that your back is straight.
What's the correct procedure in cases like this?When lifting heavy weights, make sure that your back is straight.3 correct behaviour is formal and polite : It was not considered correct for young ladies to go out on their own.
It was not considered correct for young ladies to go out on their own. —correctly adverb: If I remember correctly, he's Spanish. We must make sure that things are done correctly.
If I remember correctly, he's Spanish.We must make sure that things are done correctly. —correctness noun [uncountable]
