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.
Synonyms
- Somewhat accurate
- Partly right
- Not wholly correct
- Inexact