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incorrect — incorrectly, adv. incorrectness, n. /in keuh rekt /, adj. 1. not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement. 2. improper, unbecoming, or inappropriate: incorrect behavior; incorrect attire. 3. not correct in form, use, or… … Universalium
incorrect — in•cor•rect [[t]ˌɪn kəˈrɛkt[/t]] adj. 1) not correct as to fact; inaccurate: an incorrect answer on a test[/ex] 2) improper; inappropriate: incorrect attire[/ex] 3) not correct in form, use, or manner • Etymology: 1400–50; late ME < L in… … From formal English to slang
Western use of the Swastika in the early 20th century — adopted the symbol in the 1920s, it continued in use in Western countries with its original meaning until the Nazi association became dominant in the 1930s. The term swastika is first attested in English in 1871, and first refers to the Nazi… … Wikipedia
History and use of instant-runoff voting — Instant runoff voting was invented around 1870 by the American architect W. R. Ware. Today it is in use at a national level to elect the Australian House of Representatives, the Fijian House of Representatives and the President of Ireland. In… … Wikipedia
wrongful use — I noun abuse, corrupt use, deformation, distortion, errancy, incorrect usage, malapropism, misapplication, misappropriation, misconstruction, misdirection, misemployment, mishandling, mismanagement, misusage, misuse, wrong application, wrong use… … Law dictionary
Out of use — Out Out (out), adv. [OE. out, ut, oute, ute, AS. [=u]t, and [=u]te, [=u]tan, fr. [=u]t; akin to D. uit, OS. [=u]t, G. aus, OHG. [=u]z, Icel. [=u]t, Sw. ut, Dan. ud, Goth. ut, Skr. ud. [root]198. Cf. {About}, {But}, prep., {Carouse}, {Utter}, a.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wikipedia:Manual of Style — This guideline is a part of the English Wikipedia s Manual of Style. Use common sense in applying it; it will have occasional exceptions. Please ensure that any edits to this page reflect consensus. Shortcuts … Wikipedia
Disputes in English grammar — English grammar series English grammar Contraction Disputes in English grammar English compound English honorifics English personal pronouns English plural English relative clauses English verbs English irregular verbs Eng … Wikipedia
misuse — I noun abuse, degradation, erroneous use, ill treatment, ill usage, ill use, improper usage, improper use, incorrect usage, incorrect use, maladministration, malpractice, maltreatment, misapplication, misappropriation, misemployment, mishandling … Law dictionary
Dunglish — on a door in Port Zélande. Note that all three languages have errors, Paarden Uitdeelplaats for example should have been Paardenuitdeelplaats and is in fact an example of the influence of English on Dutch. (The English line is a too literal… … Wikipedia
