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Political correctness is as exploitable as any other progressive ideal, but its aim is to stifle the incessant noise of those who flap their careless lips without a thought about those they might offend and why that might be important.
Marcus Brigstocke

Meaning of "correctness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CORRECTNESS

correctness  [kəˈrɛktnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORRECTNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Correctness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CORRECTNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Correctness

Correct or Correctness may refer to: ▪ Correctness, a religious concept ▪ Correctness is a concept in theoretical computer science ▪ Correctness is 1 − error rate. ▪ Political correctness, a sociolinguistic concept ▪ Correct, Indiana, unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana, USA...

Definition of correctness in the English dictionary

The definition of correctness in the dictionary is adherence to fact. Other definition of correctness is adherence to proper behaviour.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORRECTNESS


alertness
əˈlɜːtnɪs
appropriateness
əˈprəʊprɪɪtnɪs
brightness
ˈbraɪtnɪs
compactness
kəmˈpæktnɪs
completeness
kəmˈpliːtnɪs
directness
daɪˈrɛktnɪs
eyewitness
ˈaɪˌwɪtnɪs
fitness
ˈfɪtnɪs
greatness
ˈɡreɪtnɪs
hotness
ˈhɒtnɪs
indirectness
ˌɪndɪˈrektnɪs
lightness
ˈlaɪtnɪs
robustness
rəʊˈbʌstnɪs
shortness
ˈʃɔːtnɪs
softness
ˈsɒftnɪs
strictness
ˈstrɪktnɪs
succinctness
səkˈsɪŋktnɪs
tightness
ˈtaɪtnɪs
unperfectness
ʌnˈpɜːfɪktnɪs
witness
ˈwɪtnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORRECTNESS

correct
correctable
correctible
correcting fluid
correcting tape
correction
correction fluid
correction tape
correctional
correctional officer
correctioner
correctitude
corrective
correctively
correctly
corrector
correctory
Correggio
Corregidor
correlatable

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORRECTNESS

adeptness
aptness
aquafitness
bear witness
bluntness
business
deftness
expert witness
flatness
incorrectness
inertness
physical fitness
pleasantness
political correctness
promptness
quietness
sweetness
tartness
unfitness
vastness
wetness

Synonyms and antonyms of correctness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CORRECTNESS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «correctness» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of correctness

Translation of «correctness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORRECTNESS

Find out the translation of correctness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of correctness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «correctness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

正确性
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

corrección
570 millions of speakers

English

correctness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शुद्धता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صحة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

правильность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

correção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শুদ্ধি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

exactitude
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketepatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Korrektheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

正しさ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정확성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bener
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chính xác
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சரியான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शुद्धता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

doğruluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

correttezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poprawność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

правильність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

corectitudine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ορθότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

korrektheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

korrekthet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

korrekthet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of correctness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORRECTNESS»

The term «correctness» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.642 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORRECTNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about correctness

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10 QUOTES WITH «CORRECTNESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word correctness.
1
Robert Agostinelli
The social disease of political correctness has entered daily life, inverting good to bad and attempting to rewrite proud histories as an imposition of white supremacy for which we all should make contrition.
2
Clive Anderson
I think political correctness is a moving line.
3
Jacques Barzun
Political correctness does not legislate tolerance; it only organizes hatred.
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Marcus Brigstocke
Political correctness is as exploitable as any other progressive ideal, but its aim is to stifle the incessant noise of those who flap their careless lips without a thought about those they might offend and why that might be important.
5
Marcus Brigstocke
Britain is obsessed with political correctness.
6
Tammy Bruce
My friendships and relationships in the conservative world are not predicated on political correctness and enforced conformity of thought. They are based, instead, on mutual respect, honesty and understanding - concepts many modern liberals should consider revisiting.
7
Eric Cantor
Whether it's people walking off 'The View' when Bill O'Reilly makes a statement about radical Islam or Juan Williams being fired for expressing his opinion, over-reaching political correctness is chipping away at the fundamental American freedoms of speech and expression.
8
Benjamin Carson
I detest politics, to be honest with you. It's a cesspool. And I don't think I would fare well in that cesspool because I don't believe in political correctness and I certainly don't believe in dishonesty.
9
Joe Eszterhas
I worry that we are approaching a time when that which is shocking is squeezed out by the Stalinism of political correctness.
10
Martin Filler
During the nineteenth century, the rapid emergence and proliferation of new manufacturing methods and building technologies led to the establishment of polytechnic schools that concentrated on the practicalities of engineering and construction rather than the niceties of stylistic correctness or adherence to established precedent.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORRECTNESS»

Discover the use of correctness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to correctness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Political Correctness: A History of Semantics and Culture
In this carefully researched, thought-provoking book, Geoffrey Hughes examines the trajectory of political correctness and its impact on public life.
Geoffrey Hughes, 2011
2
Sexual Correctness: The Gender-Feminist Attack on Women
As a movement, author McElroy believes, feminism is in danger of drifting from sexual liberation to sexual correctness. This work gives a critical overview of the ideological shift among many feminists.
Wendy McElroy, 2001
3
Beyond Political Correctness: Social Transformation in the ...
" But he contends that the left handicaps itself with political correctness, and that frank analysis of taboo topics requires us to move beyond the traditional dichotomy of left and right.
Michael S. Cummings, 2001
4
The Myth of Political Correctness: The Conservative Attack ...
"John Wilson shows in copious and devastating detail that, as obnoxious as Political Correctness of the Left has sometimes been, the Political Correctness of the Right is far more pervasive, virulent, and well-funded--as well as virtually ...
John K. Wilson, 1995
5
Political Correctness: For and Against
In Political Correctness: For and Against, two prominent philosophers engage each other in a forthright debate over some of the centrally disputed topics in the controversy now being waged on college campuses across the nation.
Marilyn Friedman, 1995
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Professional Correctness: Literary Studies and Political Change
In recent years the world of literary and cultural studies has been riven by a fierce debate between those who would transform interpretative work so that it directly engages with and influences political issues and those who fear that this ...
Stanley Eugene Fish, 1999
7
The Correctness-by-Construction Approach to Programming
The focus of this book is on bridging the gap between two extreme methods for developing software.
Derrick G. Kourie, Bruce W. Watson, 2012
8
Formal Correctness of Security Protocols
This book will benefit researchers and graduate students in the fields of formal methods, information security, inductive methods, and networking.
Giampaolo Bella, 2007
9
Mathematical theory of program correctness
Basic concepts. While statements. Subscripted variables. Recursive procedures. Blocks. Nondeterministic statements. Weakest preconditions, strongest postconditions and termination. Parameter mechanisms. Goto statements.
Jacobus Willem Bakker, 1980
10
Computer Architecture: Complexity and Correctness
"The book is written as a text for classes on computer architecture and related topics and will serve as source of reference for professionals in hardware design.
Silvia M. Mueller, Wolfgang J. Paul, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORRECTNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term correctness is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Trump cured a cancer -- 'political correctness'
Trump has just struck a resounding blow against a different – but very real – kind of cancer, namely “political correctness.” Trump's blow is the ... «WND.com, Jul 15»
2
Trump Responds: NASCAR Put Political Correctness Over 'What Is …
On July 6 Trump responded by lamenting that NASCAR has put political correctness over “what is good for our country.” He called NASCAR's ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
3
Sons of Confederate Veterans pushes back against political …
Brant Clifton, writing at the Daily Haymaker reports that the Sons of Confederate Veterans are fighting back against the political correctness that ... «Beaufort Observer, Jul 15»
4
Political correctness an 'impediment'
Political correctness has been filling the news more than usual the past few weeks, and surprisingly it hasn't been due to the release of Ted 2. «Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, Jul 15»
5
Fireman Brian Nielsen's Confederate fight against political correctness
Brian Nielsen was reportedly tired of political correctness pervading the country. So, at a time when the nation is fiercely debating the display of ... «City Pages, Jul 15»
6
Presidential Candidate Art Drew Denounces Political Correctness
Independent Presidential Candidate Arthur "Art" Drew has released a statement denouncing the recent resurgence of political correctness in ... «Benzinga, Jul 15»
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Readers Write (July 7): Political correctness in names and symbols …
I can't help wondering if our peril to political correctness could reach such an alarming level that we'll need to wave the Nazi flag to combat it. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
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If We're All About Political Correctness, Why Do We Keep Saying …
When Google autocorrects a term so widely used in media, that should tell you something. When the term is reminiscent of an outdated ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Letter: How about political-correctness committee to keep us in line?
I was thinking that, being raised in the '60s and '70s, we were taught common sense and to tell it like it is. But in today's world the all-important ... «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
10
The Persecution of Amy Schumer: Political Correctness and Comedy
The pitchforks have come out against the world's most beloved comedian of the moment. But have we become too PC when it comes to ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»

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