uncorrect

English

Etymology

un- + correct

Adjective

uncorrect (comparative more uncorrect, superlative most uncorrect)

  1. (nonstandard or obsolete) Uncorrected; containing errors that an editor would correct.
    • 1740. Lewis Theobald, "Preface" in The Works of Shakespeare: [] , Second Edition, Vol. I. London: H. Lintott et al.. p. 24 f.
      Hence, many Pieces were taken down in Short-hand, and imperfectly copied by Ear, from a Repreſentation: Others were printed from piece-meal Parts ſurreptitiouſly obtain'd from the Theatres, uncorrect, and without the Poet's Knowledge.
  2. (nonstandard or archaic) incorrect; wrong
    • 1994, Nas "Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park)", Illmatic
      Pumpin' for somethin', some'll prosper, some fail
      Judges hangin' niggas, uncorrect bails for direct sails

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