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Meaning of inexact
The primary meaning of the word "inexact" is not quite right or accurate.
Etymology of inexact
The word "inexact" comes from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and the word "exact" which is derived from the Latin "exactus" meaning "demanding" or "precise", and the Latin "exigere" meaning "to demand" or "to drive out"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is not precise or accurate
Synonyms
Definitions
- Not exactly or precisely correct or accurate
- * Not having or showing a precise or exact meaning
- * Not made or done with great precision or care
Usage Examples
- The inexact science of predicting the weather makes it difficult to plan outdoor events
- * The artist's inexact rendering of the landscape made it hard to recognize the location
- * The inexact translation of the poem lost some of the original meaning and nuance