Correct
/kəˈrɛkt/noun
To make or set right; to remove errors or inaccuracies.
Did you know?The word 'correct' is tied to the Latin 'corrigere', which was used in ancient texts about moral rectitude and divine order!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
corrigere
“To straighten, set right, or adjust.”
Old French
Old French
corrections
“The act of making right or setting straight.”
14th Century
Middle English
correcten
“To make right or to reform.”
Modern English
English
correct
“To remove errors and ensure accuracy.”