incorrection
English
editEtymology
editFrom in- + correction.
Noun
editincorrection (plural incorrections)
- Lack of correction or discipline.
- (neologism) A false correction.
Synonyms
edit- (false correction): paradiorthosis
French
editPronunciation
editNoun
editincorrection 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
edit- “incorrection”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.