incorrection

English

Etymology

in- +‎ correction

Noun

incorrection (plural incorrections)

Lack of correction or discipline.
(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)

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

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

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