uncorrected

adjective

un·​cor·​rect·​ed ˌən-kə-ˈrek-təd How to pronounce uncorrected (audio)
: not corrected : not made right
an uncorrected typo
: having flaws or errors
uncorrected vision

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Left uncorrected, poor drainage will kill a peace lily. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024 An uncorrected error in any one would spoil the whole thing. Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024 This issue was also noted in May 2022 and remained uncorrected by Oct. 12, 2023. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024 Since the European media is still organized along national borders, such political tactics go uncorrected and no one hears the European perspective. Lukas Kaelin, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2014 See all Example Sentences for uncorrected 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncorrected was in the 14th century

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“Uncorrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncorrected. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

uncorrected

adjective
un·​cor·​rect·​ed -kə-ˈrek-təd How to pronounce uncorrected (audio)
: not corrected
uncorrected vision
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