correct
correct
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "correct" depends on the dialect (American vs British English). Here are both options:
American English:
IPA: /kəˈɹɛkt/
Breakdown:
k - voiceless velar plosive
ə - schwa (mid central vowel) [unstressed]
ɹ - alveolar approximant
ɛ - near-low front unrounded vowel (like "pet")
kt - voiceless alveolar plosive (combined sound)
British English:
IPA: /kɒˈɹekt/
Breakdown:
k - voiceless velar plosive
ɒ - low back rounded vowel (like "cot") [stressed]
ɹ - alveolar approximant
e - close mid front unrounded vowel (like "bet")
kt - voiceless alveolar plosive (combined sound)
Word Form Variations
The term "correct" has several related word forms, but it doesn't have variations for singular and plural itself since it functions as both singular and plural. Here are the variations:
Base form: correct (adjective) - used to describe something that is accurate, right, or proper.
Comparative: more correct (adjective) - used for comparing two things and indicating one is more accurate.
Superlative: most correct (adjective) - used for comparing three or more things and indicating one is the most accurate.
Verb: correct (verb) - means to fix or make something right. This has its own conjugations depending on tense (e.g., corrects, correcting, corrected).
Noun: correctness (noun) - refers to the state of being accurate or right.
Adverb: correctly (adverb) - describes how something is done in an accurate or proper way.
Other forms: correctable (adjective), correctability (noun), corrector (noun), incorrectible (adjective), incorrectly (adverb).
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Adjective:
Definition: Conforming to fact, truth, or an accepted standard. (e.g., The answer to question five is correct.)
Synonyms: accurate, right, true, precise, exact, proper, fitting, appropriate.
Antonyms: incorrect, wrong, false, inaccurate, inexact, improper, inappropriate.
Verb:
Definition: 1. To make something accurate or right by fixing errors or mistakes. (e.g., The teacher corrected my spelling on the essay.) 2. To counteract or adjust something undesirable. (e.g., Medication can help correct a vitamin deficiency.)
Synonyms: fix, rectify, amend, adjust, improve, refine, balance, redress. (for meaning 1)
Synonyms: counteract, counterbalance, offset, neutralize, regulate. (for meaning 2)
Antonyms: worsen, miscorrect, mistreat. (for meaning 1)
Noun:
Definition: The state of being accurate, right, or proper. (e.g., The judge praised the lawyer's arguments for their correctness.)
Synonyms: accuracy, rightness, truthfulness, precision, exactitude, propriety, appropriateness.
Antonyms: incorrectness, inaccuracy, wrongness, falsehood, imprecision, impropriety, inappropriateness.
Adverb:
Definition: In a way that is accurate, right, or proper. (e.e., She followed the instructions correctly.)
Synonyms: accurately, rightly, truly, precisely, exactly, properly, appropriately.
Antonyms: incorrectly, wrongly, falsely, inaccurately, inexactly, improperly, inappropriately.
Examples of Use
Adjective:
Book: "The old map led them to the correct location of the hidden treasure." (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit)
Newspaper: "Scientists are working on a vaccine to combat the new, highly contagious coronavirus strain." (The New York Times, June 2024) (Correct vaccine implies it effectively combats the virus)
Online Publication: "[Example Website]" offers free tools to help you write grammatically correct sentences."
Verb:
Movie: In the movie The Matrix, Morpheus offers Neo the choice between a red pill and a blue pill, stating the red pill will "show you how deep the rabbit hole goes" (implying it will reveal the true, corrected reality).
Social Media: "I just corrected a typo in my latest tweet. Thanks for pointing it out!" (Twitter post)
Conversation: "Excuse me, could you please correct the spelling of 'restaurant' on the menu?" (Talking to a waiter)
Noun:
Science Documentary: "The theory of relativity has withstood decades of scrutiny, providing strong evidence for its correctness." (Nature documentary)
Legal Case: "The defence argued that the prosecution's evidence lacked correctness and did not prove the defendant's guilt." (Courtroom setting)
Adverb:
Instruction Manual: "For best results, assemble the furniture correctly following the provided diagrams."
Music Lesson: "You're almost there! Just focus on placing your fingers correctly on the guitar strings." (Teacher to student)
Sports Commentary: "The quarterback threw a perfect pass, which was correctly caught by the wide receiver for a touchdown!" (Sports broadcast)
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
10 Famous Quotes Using the term Correct
While there aren't many quotes directly using the word "correct" itself, here are ten famous quotes that capture the essence of the concept of accuracy, truth, or proper action:
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates (highlights the importance of acknowledging the limitations of knowledge)
"Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd." - Voltaire (emphasises the value of questioning and seeking truth)
"Two wrongs don't make a right." - Proverb (promotes the idea of correcting wrongs through right actions)
"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." - Gloria Steinem (acknowledges the potential discomfort that comes with facing the truth)
"Facts are stubborn things; but what are facts compared to feelings?" - John Adams (highlights the emotional challenges of accepting facts)
"It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning." - Claude Bernard (emphasises the importance of an open mind for acquiring knowledge)
"A lie travels around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." - Mark Twain (underscores the difficulty of establishing truth)
"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge." - Daniel J. Boorstin (warns against mistaking false information for truth)
"Be curious, not judgmental." - Walt Whitman (encourages seeking understanding rather than assuming fault)
"Justice will not be served unless those who can speak are prepared to speak out against those who cannot." - W.H. Auden (emphasises the importance of correcting injustices)
Etymology
The word "correct" comes from a much older journey! Originally, way back in ancient Rome, they had a word "regere" which meant "to rule" or "to keep things straight." Imagine a ruler making sure everything is lined up perfectly.
Over time, the Romans created a new word "corrigere" based on "regere." This new word meant "to make something straight" or "to set something right." Think of correcting a crooked picture frame.
Fast forward to Middle English times (around 1300-1500 AD) and English borrowed the word "corrigere" from French, transforming it into "correct." At first, it was mainly used as a verb to describe fixing something. Then, by the 1600s, "correct" also became an adjective, meaning something is accurate or proper.
So, "correct" started from the idea of physically straightening things out, and evolved to mean making things right in all sorts of ways, from fixing mistakes to describing something accurate or proper.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Correct
Phrases:
Correct me if I'm wrong: A polite way to ask someone to confirm your understanding or point out an error.
To be technically correct: While something might be factually accurate, it may not be the whole story or the most relevant information.
To put something right: To fix a mistake or error.
Beyond correction: Something so wrong or damaged that it cannot be fixed.
Idioms:
Correct the horse's mouth: To get information directly from the most reliable source. (Originates from a time when horses were the main form of transportation.)
To be on the right track: To be making progress in the right direction, even if not there yet.
To set the record straight: To clarify a misunderstanding or correct false information.
Not to be worth one's salt: To be completely useless or incompetent. (Salt was once a valuable commodity.)
Posts Related to Correct
Source Information
Definition of correct from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
