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correctness

cor·rect·ness

US/kɜrˈɛktnʌs/ rare

noun

1.

conformity to fact or truth

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2.

conformity to social expectations

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Origin

From correct + -ness.

Phrases

  • conservative correctness
  • const correctness
  • patriotic correctness
  • political correctness
  • politically correctness

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