What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incorrect
Example
The answer you gave is incorrect. [incorrect: adjective]
Example
I apologize for providing incorrect information earlier. [incorrect: adjective]
Example
It is incorrect to assume that all cats hate water. [incorrect: adjective]
invalid
Example
Your passport is invalid because it has expired. [invalid: adjective]
Example
The conclusion you drew from the data is invalid. [invalid: adjective]
Example
That argument is invalid because it is based on false assumptions. [invalid: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incorrect is more common in everyday language, while invalid is more often used in formal or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incorrect and invalid?
Invalid is more formal than incorrect, and is typically used in legal, technical, or official contexts.
