Inexactly: meaning, definitions and examples
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inexactly
[ ɪnˈɛktsli ]
manner of precision
Inexactly refers to a lack of precision or accuracy in measurement, description, or approach. It indicates that something is not exact or true to a high standard, which can lead to misunderstandings or errors. This word is commonly used in contexts involving mathematics, science, and communication, where precise details are crucial. Using the term inexactly suggests a degree of vagueness or ambiguity.
Synonyms
approximately, imprecisely, vaguely.
Examples of usage
- The results were recorded inexactly.
- He described the process inexactly, causing confusion.
- The figure was inexactly calculated.
- They reported the findings inexactly.
Translations
Translations of the word "inexactly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprecisamente
🇮🇳 असंगत तरीके से
🇩🇪 un genau
🇮🇩 tidak tepat
🇺🇦 неточно
🇵🇱 nieprecyzyjnie
🇯🇵 不正確に
🇫🇷 inexactement
🇪🇸 inexactamente
🇹🇷 tam olarak değil
🇰🇷 부정확하게
🇸🇦 بدقة غير صحيحة
🇨🇿 nepřesně
🇸🇰 nepresne
🇨🇳 不准确地
🇸🇮 neprecizno
🇮🇸 óljóst
🇰🇿 дәл емес
🇬🇪 არაზრად
🇦🇿 dəqiq deyil
🇲🇽 imprecisamente
Etymology
The word 'inexactly' originated in the early 19th century as a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'exactly', which comes from the Latin 'exactus', meaning 'driven out' or 'pushed out'. The term 'exactly' implies precision and correctness, while the addition of 'in-' negates that quality, signifying something that deviates from accuracy. The usage of 'inexact' has roots in scientific discussions, where precision is pivotal, and its adverbial form 'inexactly' has since been adopted in various contexts requiring clarification of imprecision. Over the years, the application of 'inexactly' has broadened, being utilized not just in scientific or mathematical contexts, but also in everyday language to express a lack of clarity in communication.