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Political correctness" (adjectivally "politically correct"; commonly abbreviated to P.C.) is a term used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society.
Correctness (computer science) In theoretical computer science, an algorithm is correct with respect to a specification if it behaves as specified. Best explored is functional correctness, which refers to the input-output behavior of the algorithm (i.e., for each input it produces an output satisfying the specification). [1]
Orthodoxy (from Greek: ὀρθοδοξία, orthodoxía, 'righteous/correct opinion') is adherence to correct or accepted creeds, especially in religion.. Orthodoxy within Christianity refers to acceptance of the doctrines defined by various creeds and ecumenical councils in Antiquity, but different Churches accept different creeds and councils.
Orthopraxy. In the study of religion, orthopraxy is correct conduct, both ethical and liturgical, as opposed to faith or grace. [1] [2] [3] Orthopraxy is in contrast with orthodoxy, which emphasizes correct belief. [citation needed] The word is a neoclassical compound — ὀρθοπραξία ( orthopraxia) meaning 'right practice'.
Logic is the study of correct reasoning. It includes both formal and informal logic. Formal logic is the study of deductively valid inferences or logical truths. It examines how conclusions follow from premises due to the structure of arguments alone, independent of their topic and content.
Righteousness. Righteousness or rectitude is the quality or state of being morally correct and justifiable. [1] It can be considered synonymous with "rightness" or being "upright" or to-the-light and visible. [citation needed] It can be found in Indian, Chinese and Abrahamic religions and traditions, among others, as a theological concept.
Correctness (computer science), in theoretical computer science; Political correctness, a sociolinguistic concept; Correct, Indiana, an unincorporated community in the United States; See also. Correct Craft, a U.S.-based builder of powerboats; Correct sampling, a sampling scenario in Gy's sampling theory; Right (disambiguation)
Conjunction (grammar) In grammar, a conjunction ( abbreviated CONJ or CNJ) is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are called the conjuncts of the conjunctions. That definition may overlap with that of other parts of speech, and so what constitutes a "conjunction" must be defined for each language.