Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

partially-correct

Adjective

/ˈpɑːrʃəli kəˈrɛkt/

Definition

Not entirely accurate or true, but having some degree of correctness.

Examples

The answer to the math problem was partially correct because it included the right method but led to the wrong conclusion.
His explanation was partially correct; while he identified some key issues, he missed several important details.

Meaning

The term refers to a statement or answer that is incorrect in part, meaning it contains elements that are true or accurate, but also elements that are false or misleading.