incorrection
English
Etymology
From in- + correction.
Noun
incorrection (plural incorrections)
- A lack of correction or discipline.
- (neologism) A false correction.
Synonyms
- (false correction): paradiorthosis
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛ̃.kɔ.ʁɛk.sjɔ̃/
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Noun
incorrection f (plural incorrections)
- a fault, default or impropriety, especially of language
- State of what is incorrect
- (dated) Character of what goes against courtesy and politeness
- (dated) act displaying such character
Further reading
- “incorrection”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.