Correctest: meaning, definitions and examples
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correctest
[ kəˈrektəst ]
extreme degree
The term 'correctest' is used to describe something that is the most correct in a given context. It is a superlative form of the adjective 'correct', indicating the highest degree of accuracy or conformity to a standard or truth. This term is often used in informal contexts, as the correct superlative form is typically 'most correct'. Despite its less formal nature, 'correctest' may still be encountered in everyday conversation and certain dialects.
Synonyms
most accurate, most precise, rightest.
Examples of usage
- She provided the correctest answer in class.
- Among all the solutions, his was the correctest.
- Can you believe that was the correctest route to take?
Translations
Translations of the word "correctest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais correto
🇮🇳 सबसे सही
🇩🇪 am korrektesten
🇮🇩 paling benar
🇺🇦 найправильніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej poprawny
🇯🇵 最も正しい
🇫🇷 le plus correct
🇪🇸 el más correcto
🇹🇷 en doğru
🇰🇷 가장 올바른
🇸🇦 الأكثر صحة
🇨🇿 nejpřesnější
🇸🇰 najpresnejší
🇨🇳 最正确的
🇸🇮 najbolj pravilen
🇮🇸 réttasta
🇰🇿 ең дұрыс
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სწორი
🇦🇿 ən düzgün
🇲🇽 el más correcto
Etymology
The word 'correct' originates from the Latin 'corrigere', which means 'to set right, to rectify'. This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 'cor-' (with, together) and 'agere' (to do or to drive). The evolution of the word into Middle English resulted in the form 'correcten', which gradually transformed into 'correct'. The addition of the superlative suffix '-est' follows English language patterns for forming superlatives for adjectives, though it is less typical for multi-syllabic words. Therefore, while 'correctest' captures the informal spirit of English language evolution, it also reflects irregularities in the way we adapt language rules.