incorrectly

Thân thiện

The student answered the math problem incorrectly.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an inaccurate manner; not correctly; wrongly: Describes an action done with error, inaccuracy, or a lack of conformity to truth, fact, or a standard.
   • In an improper or mistaken way: Indicates that something is done in a way that is not right, suitable, or appropriate.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The student answered the question incorrectly. (The student's answer was wrong.)
  • The address was typed incorrectly, so the package was delayed. (The address was not typed accurately.)
  • If assembled incorrectly, the device will not function. (If put together in the wrong way, it won't work.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe logical or factual error:
  • The theory was incorrectly assumed to be true for centuries. (The theory was mistakenly believed to be true.)
• Used in formal or technical contexts to denote improper procedure:
  • The data was incorrectly formatted for the analysis software. (The data was prepared in an unsuitable way.)

Variants and Related Words

• Incorrect (adjective): Not correct; wrong or false.
  • That is an incorrect statement.
• Correctly (adverb): In a correct manner. (Antonym)
  • Please fill out the form correctly.

Synonyms

• Wrongly: In a way that is not correct or true.
• Inaccurately: In a manner not precisely correct.
• Mistakenly: Based on or resulting from a misunderstanding or error in judgment.
• Falsely: In a manner that is not in accordance with truth or fact.

Antonyms

• Correctly: In a way that is true, accurate, or following proper procedure.
• Rightly: Correctly; in accordance with what is true, just, or proper.
• Accurately: In a way that is correct in all details; precisely.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To get it incorrectly: To misunderstand or make a mistake.
  • I'm afraid you've got it incorrectly; the meeting is tomorrow, not today.
• To quote someone incorrectly: To repeat someone's words inaccurately.
  • The journalist was accused of quoting the mayor incorrectly.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an inaccurate manner
   • he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly
   • she guessed wrong
2. in an incorrect manner
   • to credit Lister with the first formulation of the basic principle of stratigraphy would be to bestow credit falsely

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wrongly
• wrong
• falsely