CORRECTNESS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CORRECTNESS?

Need another word that means the same as “correctness”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “correctness” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Correctness” are: rightness

Correctness as a Noun

Definitions of "Correctness" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “correctness” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The quality or state of being free from error; accuracy.
• The quality of conformity to social expectations.
• Conformity to accepted social standards.
• Conformity to fact or truth.
• The quality of being right in an opinion or judgement.
• Conformity to a particular political or ideological orthodoxy.

Synonyms of "Correctness" as a noun (1 Word)

rightness

Conformity to fact or truth. They argue for the moral rightness of overthrowing the leader by force.

Usage Examples of "Correctness" as a noun

• The character was played with stuffy correctness.
• There was evidence to support the correctness of the identification.
• High-end environmental correctness has a price.
• He is trying to challenge the correctness of his criminal conviction.

Associations of "Correctness" (30 Words)

accurate	Of an instrument or method capable of giving accurate information. Reliable accurate rifles.
acknowledgement	A statement printed at the beginning of a book expressing the author’s or publisher’s gratitude to others. He touched his hat in acknowledgement.
adaption	The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions.
adjustment	The process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation. For many couples there may need to be a period of adjustment.
applicable	Relevant or appropriate. Gave applicable examples to support her argument.
apposite	Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence. The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images.
appropriate	Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc. This isn t the appropriate time or place.
apropos	At an opportune time. The composer s reference to child s play is apropos.
corrective	Designed to correct or counteract something harmful or undesirable. The teacher s action was corrective rather than instructional.
correctly	In an accurate manner. She correctly answered eight questions.
correspond	Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to. The rank of Feldwebel in the German forces nominally corresponded to the British rank of sergeant.
exactly	In a precise manner. He was doing precisely or exactly what she had told him to do.
factually	As a fact or based on fact. The evidence is legally and factually insufficient.
fit	The particular way in which something especially a garment or component fits. Fit to drop.
fitting	Being precisely fitting and right. She s coming tomorrow for a fitting.
germane	Relevant to a subject under consideration. He asks questions that are germane and central to the issue.
just	Of an opinion or appraisal well founded justifiable. The sun just now came out.
justness	The quality of being just or fair. It was performed with justness and beauty.
legitimate	Show or affirm to be just and legitimate. His claims to legitimate authority.
opportune	Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose. He couldn t have arrived at a less opportune moment.
pertinence	Relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand.
pertinent	Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand. A list of articles pertinent to the discussion.
proper	In the natural colours. To judge with my proper eyes.
rectify	Purify or refine (a substance) by repeated or continuous distillation. Rectify the inequities in salaries.
redress	Remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation. The power to redress the grievances of our citizens.
relevant	Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. Her films are relevant for feminists today.
revise	Revise or reorganize especially for the purpose of updating and improving. He had cause to revise his opinion a moment after expressing it.
right	Of or belonging to the political or intellectual right. My right elbow.
righteous	Morally right or justifiable. Victory in battle was conferred on the righteous.
rightness	According with conscience or morality. They argue for the moral rightness of overthrowing the leader by force.