Overprecise: meaning, definitions and examples
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overprecise
[ ˌoʊvərprɪˈsaɪs ]
describing precision
Overprecise refers to an excessive or unnecessary level of precision in measurement, detail, or description. This term is commonly used in fields such as science, engineering, and mathematics, where precision is crucial. However, overprecision can lead to complications, as it may hinder practical applications or make communication cumbersome. It implies that the detail given surpasses what is typically required for clarity or functionality.
Synonyms
excessively precise, meticulous, superaccurate.
Examples of usage
- The overprecise measurements resulted in a complicated design.
- Her overprecise instructions confused the team.
- The report was criticized for being overprecise in its calculations.
Translations
Translations of the word "overprecise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excessivamente preciso
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक सटीक
🇩🇪 übergenau
🇮🇩 terlalu tepat
🇺🇦 надто точний
🇵🇱 nadmiernie precyzyjny
🇯🇵 過剰に正確な
🇫🇷 trop précis
🇪🇸 excesivamente preciso
🇹🇷 aşırı hassas
🇰🇷 과도하게 정확한
🇸🇦 دقيق للغاية
🇨🇿 přesně přehnaný
🇸🇰 príliš presný
🇨🇳 过于精确的
🇸🇮 preveč natančen
🇮🇸 ofur nákvæmur
🇰🇿 артық дәл
🇬🇪 გაშლილი ზუსტი
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq dəqiq
🇲🇽 excesivamente preciso
Etymology
The word 'overprecise' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' and the word 'precise.' The prefix 'over-' originates from Old English and is used to denote excess or too much of something. The term 'precise' comes from the Latin word 'praecisus,' which means 'cut off' or 'shortened,' indicating exactness in details. The concatenation of these two elements suggests a state of being excessively exact. Over the years, as scientific and technical fields evolved, the need for exact measurements grew, leading to the differentiation between necessary precision and overprecision. In many disciplines, the term has gained traction to caution against the potential pitfalls of focusing too heavily on minute details at the expense of broader understanding.