correct
v.
mid-14c., "to set right, rectify" (a fault or error), from Latin correctus, past participle of corrigere "to put straight, reduce to order, set right;" in transferred use, "to reform, amend," especially of speech or writing, from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + regere "to lead straight, rule" (see regal). Originally of persons; with reference to writing, etc., attested from late 14c. Related: Corrected; correcting.
adj.
1670s, from French correct "right, proper," from Latin correctus (see correct, v.). Related: Correctly; correctness.
〔蒋〕[cor-表示加强意义，rect正，直] 改正，纠正，正确的
〔李〕[cor-(com-)=completely完全地；rect=to rule or lead straight划直线→“to draw a completely straight line 划笔直的线”→]Ⅰv. make straight or right 改正；纠正