Approximate

Pronunciation: /əˈprɑksəmət/

Definitions of approximate

adjective Approximate is an adjective that describes something that is close to the actual but not exact or precise.

Example Sentences

A1 The approximate cost of the meal was $10.

A2 She gave an approximate time of arrival, but it may vary.

B1 The map provides an approximate location of the nearest gas station.

B2 The scientist made an approximate calculation of the experiment results.

C1 The artist created an approximate replica of the famous painting.

C2 The architect presented an approximate design of the new building.

Examples of approximate in a Sentence

formal The approximate cost of the project is $10,000.

informal I think it'll cost around $10,000, give or take.

slang The project will cost, like, around 10 grand.

figurative The cost of the project is in the ballpark of $10,000.

Grammatical Forms of approximate

• past tense: approximated
• plural: approximates
• comparative: more approximate
• superlative: most approximate
• present tense: approximates
• future tense: will approximate
• perfect tense: has approximated
• continuous tense: is approximating
• singular: approximate
• positive degree: approximate
• infinitive: to approximate
• gerund: approximating
• participle: approximating

Origin and Evolution of approximate

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'approximate' originated from the Latin word 'approximatus', which means to bring near or come close.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'approximate' has come to be used in various fields such as mathematics, science, and everyday language to denote something that is close to the actual value or amount but not exact.