inaccuracy

Meanings

• adjective

  The state or quality of being inaccurate or untruthful.

• noun

  A mistake or error.

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Antonyms

accuracy

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Synonyms

error , fault , mistake , imprecision , incorrectness , inexactness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inaccuracy
inertia , certify , terrify , vary , carry

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Variants

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inaccuracies , inaccuracy

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Forms

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inaccuracies, inaccurately, inaccurateness

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Etymology

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Before 1350-1400; Middle English inaccurate, from in- 'not' + accurate 'exact, correct'

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Trivia

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1. Inaccuracy is the opposite of accuracy. Inaccuracy can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications. Inaccuracy can be found in various fields such as mathematics, science, and language. The word 'inaccuracy' comes from the Middle English word 'inaccurate', which means 'not exact' or 'not correct'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Error: An error is a mistake or inaccuracy, often in calculation or reasoning.

2. Misinformation: Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread intentionally or unintentionally.

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Culture

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Inaccuracy can be found in various contexts such as mathematics, science, language, and everyday life. It can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunications, and even dangerous situations. In literature, inaccuracy can be used as a literary device to create suspense or to reveal character. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov lies to the investigating authorities about his whereabouts, leading to a series of inaccuracies that ultimately lead to his downfall.

How to Memorize "inaccuracy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'accurate' on one side and 'inaccurate' on the other. Visualize adding weights to the 'inaccurate' side to understand the concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inaccuracy' with the word 'mistake'. Remember, inaccuracy is the quality or state of being inexact or untruthful, just like a mistake.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Am A Crazy Monkey' to remember the definition of inaccuracy. I stands for 'In', A for 'Approximate', C for 'Close', A for 'Almost', and Monkey for 'Mistake'.

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