Correctness and Goodness

Correctness

Correctness noun - Conformity to fact or truth.

Goodness and correctness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goodness" instead a noun "Correctness".

Goodness

Goodness noun - Conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.
Usage example: a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives

Correctness and goodness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correctness" instead a noun "Goodness".

Nearby Words: good, goodly
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