/koˈrek.to/
Translation
correct, right, proper
Word origin
From Latin correctus ('made straight, amended'), the past participle of corrigere, from cum ('with') and regere ('to guide, to rule'). The same root gives English 'correct' and 'rectify'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- correctus
- English cognates
- correct, rectify, regent
Grammar
Examples
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That is the correct answer, very well done.
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The correct method is to look at the data first.
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His behaviour at the meeting was not entirely proper.
Asegúrate mandarlo.
Make sure the email is correct before sending it.
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The right thing to do would be to apologise in person.
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