(cor-rec-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1.the act of making something correct; 2.something right put in place of something wrong; 3.punishment in order to improve.

Example Sentence

Write the correction in the margin.

Synonyms

fix; mend; adjust; remedy; repair; revised

Antonyms

to leave alone; not look at

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

correction
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • flexion
  • section

  • advection
  • affection
  • collection
  • complexion
  • confection
  • connection
  • convection
  • correction
  • defection
  • detection
  • direction
  • dissection
  • ejection
  • election
  • erection
  • infection
  • inflection
  • injection
  • inspection
  • objection
  • perfection
  • projection
  • protection
  • reflection
  • rejection
  • selection

  • circumspection
  • disaffection
  • disconnection
  • disinfection
  • imperfection
  • insurrection
  • interjection
  • intersection
  • introspection
  • predilection
  • preelection
  • recollection
  • redirection
  • reelection
  • reinspection
  • resurrection

  • interconnection
  • overprotection