incorrection

English

Etymology

in- +‎ correction

Noun

incorrection (plural incorrections)

Lack of correction or discipline; error
(neologism) A false correction.

Synonyms

(lack of correction): Thesaurus:error
(false correction): paradiorthosis

French

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 le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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