incorrection

From in- + correction.

incorrection (countable and uncountable, plural incorrections)

1. A lack of correction or discipline.
2. (countable, neologism) A false correction.

   Synonym: paradiorthosis

• IPA^(key): /ɛ̃.kɔ.ʁɛk.sjɔ̃/

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incorrection f (plural incorrections)

1. a fault, default or impropriety, especially of language
2. State of what is incorrect
3. (dated) Character of what goes against courtesy and politeness
4. (dated) act displaying such character

• “incorrection”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012