correctness

/kəˈrɛkɾnɪs/
/kəˈrɛkɾnɪs/
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Other forms: correctnesses

Definitions of correctness
  1. noun
    conformity to fact or truth
    synonyms: rightness
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    antonyms:
    incorrectness
    the quality of not conforming to fact or truth
    type of:
    quality
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  2. noun
    the quality of conformity to social expectations
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    antonyms:
    incorrectness
    lack of conformity to social expectations
    types:
    faultlessness, impeccability
    the quality of being without an error or fault
    political correctitude, political correctness
    avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against
    type of:
    correctitude, properness, propriety
    correct or appropriate behavior
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