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Definition of correctness

correctness

/kəˈrɛktnəs/
cor · rect · ness
Adverb:correctly
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Adjective:correct
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correctness Lexical Profile

correctness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being free from error; conformity to truth, fact, or an established standard.

Example

"The software engineer ran several automated tests to verify the correctness of the new algorithm."

2

Conformity to accepted social conventions, moral standards, or proper behavior.

Example

"Diplomatic protocol demands strict correctness in both dress and formal address."

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• Rhymes for correctness

• Nearby Words

corrective
correctively
correctly
correctness
corrector
correlatable
correlate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective correct and the suffix -ness, ultimately deriving from the Latin verb corrigere, meaning 'to make straight' or 'to put right.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Correctness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/correctness
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