INEXACT

inexact

(adjective) not exact

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

inexact (comparative more inexact, superlative most inexact)

Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.

Imprecisely or indefinitely conceived or stated.

(physics, of a differential) having a path-dependent integral

Synonyms

• (imperfectly conforming): imperfect, imprecise

• (imprecisely or indefinitely conceived or stated): loose

Antonyms

• (precisely agreeing): exact, perfect, precise

• (precisely or definitely conceived or stated): exact, strict

• (having a path-dependent integral): exact

Anagrams

• Texican

Source: Wiktionary


In`ex*act", a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + exact: cf. F. inexact.]

Definition: Not exact; not precisely correct or true; inaccurate.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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