Inexactitude: meaning, definitions and examples
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inexactitude
[ ɪnɪɡˈzæktɪˌtjuːd ]
inaccuracy
Inexactitude refers to the quality of being inaccurate or imprecise. It implies a lack of exactness or precision in a particular situation or statement. Inexactitude can lead to misunderstandings or mistakes due to the failure to convey information accurately.
Synonyms
imprecision, inaccuracy, unreliability, vagueness
Examples of usage
- The inexactitude of the measurements led to errors in the final calculations.
- She apologized for the inexactitude of her earlier statement.
- His inexactitude in providing the details caused confusion among the team members.
Translations
Translations of the word "inexactitude" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprecisão
🇮🇳 अस्पष्टता
🇩🇪 Ungenauigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakakuratan
🇺🇦 неточність
🇵🇱 niedokładność
🇯🇵 不正確さ
🇫🇷 imprécision
🇪🇸 inexactitud
🇹🇷 kesin olmama
🇰🇷 부정확성
🇸🇦 عدم الدقة
🇨🇿 nepřesnost
🇸🇰 nepresnosť
🇨🇳 不准确性
🇸🇮 netočnost
🇮🇸 óvissa
🇰🇿 дәлсіздік
🇬🇪 უნაკლულობა
🇦🇿 dəqiqlikdən kənar
🇲🇽 inexactitud
Word origin
The word 'inexactitude' originated from the Latin word 'inexactitudo', which means lack of exactness. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The prefix 'in-' signifies 'not', while 'exactitude' comes from the Latin 'exactus', which means precise. Over time, 'inexactitude' has been used to describe situations where precision or accuracy is lacking.
See also: exact, exacting, exaction, exactitude, exactness, inexact.