incorrection

English

Etymology

From in- +‎ correction.

Noun

incorrection (plural incorrections)

1. Lack of correction or discipline.
2. (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)

1. a fault, default or impropriety, especially of language
2. State of what is incorrect
3. (dated) Character of what goes against courtesy and politeness
4. (dated) act displaying such character

Further reading

• “incorrection”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.