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rightness vs correct

correct vs rightness

rightness is a noun but correct is not a noun.

rightness is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

rightness is not a verb while correct is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rightness Yes No No No
correct No Yes Yes No
rightness (noun) correct (noun)
according with conscience or morality
conformity to fact or truth
appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
rightness (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
rightness (verb) correct (verb)
treat a defect
make right or correct
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
Difference between rightness and correct

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