reconcile vs correct

correct vs reconcile

reconcile is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

reconcile and correct both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reconcile	No	No	Yes	No
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of reconcile; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than reconcile:

reconcile: bring into consonance or accord
correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Other hypernyms of reconcile include adjust, set.

reconcile (adjective)	correct (adjective)
	free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
	correct in opinion or judgment
	socially right or correct
	in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

reconcile (verb)	correct (verb)
bring into consonance or accord	treat a defect
make (one thing) compatible with (another)	make right or correct
accept as inevitable	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
come to terms	censure severely
	fall in value
	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
	make reparations or amends for
	adjust for

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