correctest

verb

treat a defect

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

go down in value

punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

adjust for

censure severely

make reparations or amends for

make right or correct

adjective

correct in opinion or judgment

in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

socially right or correct

free from error

Roots

regorect- · Latin · rule, guide straight

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The word correctest breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root rect-, from Latin rego (“rule, guide straight”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.