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Meaning of inaccurate
The primary meaning of the word "inaccurate" refers to something that is not accurate or correct.
Etymology of inaccurate
The word "inaccurate" originates from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and the word "accurate" which comes from the Latin "accuratus," the past participle of "accurare," meaning "to take care of" or "to be careful," and is derived from "curare," meaning "to care for"
Historically, the word has been used since the 17th century to describe something that lacks precision or correctness
Synonyms
imprecise
incorrect
erroneous
false
mistaken
wrong
flawed
defective
imperfect
incomplete
misleading
deceptive
untrustworthy
unreliable
faithless
untrue
inexact
inaccurate
fallacious
spurious
bogus
fictitious
fraudulent
counterfeit
fake
phony
specious
unfaithful
distorted
exaggerated
unfounded
unjustified
unwarranted
unverified
unproven
uncertain
doubtful
questionable
dubious
suspect
shaky
unstable
variable
changeable
inconsistent
contradictory
paradoxical
ambiguous
vague
obscure
unclear
indefinite
indistinct
hazy
fuzzy
muddled
confused
perplexing
puzzling
enigmatic
cryptic
incomprehensible
unintelligible
Definitions
- Not accurate or correct
- * Containing or characterized by errors
Usage Examples
- The article contained inaccurate information about the company's financial situation
- * The inaccurate map led us astray and we got lost in the woods
- * The researcher's inaccurate assumptions led to flawed conclusions
Antonyms
accurate
correct
precise
exact
true
faithful
reliable
trustworthy
authentic
genuine
real
valid
verified
proven
certain
definite
clear
distinct
unmistakable
unambiguous
lucid
intelligible
comprehensible
consistent
dependable
stable
constant
unchanged
uniform
standardized
regulated
methodical
systematic
meticulous
scrupulous
rigorous
strict
exacting