Inexactness: meaning, definitions and examples
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inexactness
[ ɪnɪɡˈzæktnəs ]
quality of being imprecise
The inexactness of his measurements led to inaccurate results. Inexactness in communication can often lead to misunderstandings and confusion. The inexactness of the map made it difficult to navigate the area.
Synonyms
imprecision, uncertainty, vagueness
Examples of usage
- The inexactness of the data made it challenging to draw any conclusions.
- There was a noticeable inexactness in his descriptions of the events.
Translations
Translations of the word "inexactness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprecisão
🇮🇳 असटीकता
🇩🇪 Ungenauigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakakuratan
🇺🇦 неточність
🇵🇱 niedokładność
🇯🇵 不正確さ
🇫🇷 imprécision
🇪🇸 imprecisión
🇹🇷 kesin olmama
🇰🇷 부정확성
🇸🇦 عدم الدقة
🇨🇿 nepřesnost
🇸🇰 nepresnosť
🇨🇳 不准确性
🇸🇮 netočnost
🇮🇸 óvissa
🇰🇿 дәлсіздік
🇬🇪 არაზუსტობა
🇦🇿 dəqiqlik çatışmazlığı
🇲🇽 imprecisión
Word origin
The word 'inexactness' originated from the Latin word 'inexāctus' which means not precise. Over time, the term evolved to its current form in English, maintaining its core meaning of lacking precision or accuracy. The concept of inexactness has been explored in various fields, including mathematics, communication, and navigation.