adjective
oriktig
incorrect
Definition & meaning
Oriktig means incorrect, inaccurate, or untrue. It describes something that does not agree with facts or is not correct.
- Uppgiften är oriktig. — The information is incorrect.
- Ett oriktigt påstående. — An untrue claim.
Grammar & Word origin
Oriktig is an adjective. Its forms are oriktig, oriktigt, and oriktiga.
It consists of the prefix o-, which expresses negation, and riktig , meaning “correct” or “true.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- felaktig — incorrect or faulty; often used for errors in facts, reasoning, or actions.
- osann — untrue; focuses specifically on whether a statement is true.
- fel — wrong or incorrect; more common and less formal.
Antonyms:
- riktig — correct or true.
- korrekt — correct, often with an emphasis on following rules or standards.
- sann — true, particularly of a statement or claim.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Det är ett oriktigt svar.adjective
It is an incorrect answer.
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