Inexact

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɪɡˌzækt/

Definitions of inexact

adjective not exact or precise; not completely accurate

Example Sentences

A1 My math skills are inexact, so I often make mistakes.

A2 The directions were inexact, so we got lost on our way to the museum.

B1 The measurements were inexact, leading to errors in the experiment.

B2 The translation was inexact, causing confusion among the readers.

C1 The witness's testimony was deemed inexact and unreliable by the court.

C2 The scientist acknowledged that his initial hypothesis was inexact and required further refinement.

Examples of inexact in a Sentence

formal The data collected from the survey may be inexact due to a margin of error.

informal Her estimate of the cost was inexact, but it was close enough for planning purposes.

slang I made an inexact guess on the number of people at the party.

figurative His memory of the event was inexact, with some details being exaggerated over time.

Grammatical Forms of inexact

• past tense: inexacted
• plural: inexacts
• comparative: more inexact
• superlative: most inexact
• present tense: inexact
• future tense: will inexact
• perfect tense: have inexact
• continuous tense: is inexacting
• singular: inexact
• positive degree: inexact
• infinitive: to inexact
• gerund: inexacting
• participle: inexacted

Origin and Evolution of inexact

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inexact' originated from the Latin word 'inexactus' which means not precise or accurate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inexact' has continued to be used to describe something that is not precise or accurate, maintaining its original meaning.