inexact
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5.1
- adjective
- /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/
:
inexacto
- Prediction, it appears, remains an inexact science, and the future remains stubbornly veiled.
- an inexact result
It's a very inexact science and there is some skepticism that perhaps people are not as intolerant as they claim to be.
- It's a very inexact science and there is some skepticism that perhaps people are not as intolerant as they claim to be.
- The lower case Greek DS indicate inexact differentials.
Examples
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Of course, determining who's the greatest of anything is a very inexact science.
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This is a very inexact specialty.
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However, some of what families want to know, especially regarding the prognosis, is inexact and cannot be known with certainty.
Academic text (2009) -
It's a very inexact science and there is some skepticism that perhaps people are not as intolerant as they claim to be.
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If Emily Dickinson herself blithely took advantage of such inexact but memorable rhyming pairs, you can, too.
Academic text (2009) -
In view of the purportedly strong correlation between child poverty and infant mortality, such inexact correspondences are surprising.
Academic text (1991) -
Determining the exact time of the event proved difficult, making it an inexact estimation.
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Her instructions were somewhat inexact, leading to confusion among the team members.
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Many factors contribute to weather forecasting, making it an inexact science at times.
Synonyms
113
4.3
Not correct or exact, with mistakes
29
3.9
Nearly correct or exact but not completely
14
5.5
Not exact or clear enough to be useful
Not completely exact but close to the real value
Antonyms
How Exact
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Inexact is made from the prefix in- 'not' and exact, which is related to the simple word act 'do' and once meant 'done carefully'. So inexact means 'not precise' or 'not completely accurate'.