Correctly: meaning, definitions and examples
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correctly
[ kəˈrɛktli ]
in a proper or accurate way
In a way that is right, or in a way that is free from mistakes or errors.
Synonyms
accurately, precisely, rightly
Examples of usage
- She answered all the questions correctly.
- Please spell your name correctly on the form.
in a socially acceptable manner
In a way that is considered socially acceptable or appropriate.
Synonyms
appropriately, properly, suitably
Examples of usage
- He behaved correctly at the formal dinner.
- She dressed correctly for the occasion.
Translations
Translations of the word "correctly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corretamente
🇮🇳 सही ढंग से
🇩🇪 korrekt
- richtig
- ordnungsgemäß
🇮🇩 dengan benar
🇺🇦 правильно
🇵🇱 poprawnie
🇯🇵 正しく
🇫🇷 correctement
🇪🇸 correctamente
🇹🇷 doğru bir şekilde
🇰🇷 정확하게
🇸🇦 بشكل صحيح
🇨🇿 správně
🇸🇰 správne
🇨🇳 正确地
🇸🇮 pravilno
🇮🇸 rétt
🇰🇿 дұрыс
🇬🇪 სწორად
🇦🇿 düzgün
🇲🇽 correctamente
Word origin
The word 'correctly' originated from the Latin word 'correctus', the past participle of 'corrigere', which means 'to make straight, bring into order, set right'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to denote actions done accurately or in a socially acceptable manner.
See also: autocorrect, correctable, corrected, correcting, correction, corrections, corrective, correctness, corrector, incorrectly, incorrectness.