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uncorrected

 

[ ˌʌn.kəˈrɛktɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not corrected

The term 'uncorrected' refers to something that hasn't been changed, modified, or fixed. It can apply to various contexts, such as texts that contain errors or situations where mistakes have not been addressed.

Synonyms

unamended, uncensored, uncorrected version

Examples of usage

  • The uncategorized data remained uncaptured and uncorrected.
  • Please submit the uncorrected manuscript for review.
  • He sent an uncorrected version of the document by mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncorrected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incorreto

🇮🇳 गलत

🇩🇪 unkorrigiert

🇮🇩 belum diperbaiki

🇺🇦 некоректний

🇵🇱 niepoprawny

🇯🇵 未修正の

🇫🇷 non corrigé

🇪🇸 no corregido

🇹🇷 düzeltmemiş

🇰🇷 수정되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مصحح

🇨🇿 nekorigovaný

🇸🇰 nekorigovaný

🇨🇳 未更正的

🇸🇮 nekorektno

🇮🇸 óviðeigandi

🇰🇿 дұрыс емес

🇬🇪 არასწორი

🇦🇿 düzgün deyil

🇲🇽 no corregido

Etymology

The word 'uncorrected' is formed by the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with the past participle 'corrected', derived from the verb 'correct'. The verb 'correct' comes from the Latin root 'correctus', the past participle of 'corrigere', meaning 'to set straight, to rectify'. This Latin term itself is composed of 'cor-', a variant of 'com-' meaning 'together', and 'regere' meaning 'to rule' or 'to direct'. The concept of correction has been present in English since its early forms, emphasizing the idea of making something right or eliminating errors. With the introduction of printing and publishing, the notion of 'uncorrected' versions became significant in literary and academic contexts, referring specifically to drafts or manuscripts prior to any editorial revisions. The term has since maintained its relevance across various fields such as writing, science, and technology, signifying the state of being in need of correction.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,416, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.