incorrigable

Meanings

• adjective

  Unable to be corrected or made to behave in a desired way.

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Rhymes

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unforgivable , corrigible , perceptible

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Variants

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incorrigibilities , incorrigibility , incorrigible , incorrigibleness , incorrigiblenesses , incorrigibles , incorrigibly

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'corrigere' meaning 'to put right' or 'to correct'. Incorrigable means 'unable to be corrected'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incorrigable' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. Incorrigable is a compound word, with the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the root 'corrigable' meaning 'capable of being corrected'.

3. The word 'incorrigable' is often used in legal contexts to describe individuals who are considered beyond rehabilitation.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstinate: Related concept: Obstinate means 'stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or behavior, despite evidence to the contrary.' Incorrigable and obstinate are similar in meaning, but incorrigable implies a stronger resistance to correction.

2. recalcitrant: Related concept: Recalcitrant means 'refusing to comply with authority or to cooperate.' Incorrigable individuals may be recalcitrant in their refusal to change their behavior.

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Culture

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Incorrigable is often used in literature and media to describe characters who are stubborn or unwilling to change their ways, despite the consequences. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn', Huck Finn is described as an incorrigible boy who runs away from home and embarks on a series of adventures.

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   - To memorize the word 'incorrigable', try associating it with the word 'uncorrectable'. This can help you remember that incorrigable means 'unable to be corrected'.

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