inexact

Meanings

• Adjective

  Not exact or precise.

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Antonyms

exact , exact , perfect , precise , exact , strict

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Synonyms

imperfect , imprecise , loose

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Variants

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inexact , inexactly , inexactness , inexactnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French inexacte, from in- 'not' + exact 'precise'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of inexact measurements has been a topic of philosophical debate since ancient times.

2. The smallest unit of length in the International System of Units (SI) is the meter, which is defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Even this standard is not perfectly precise and is subject to measurement error.

3. The term 'inexact' is also used in linguistics to describe words that have multiple meanings or meanings that are not precisely defined.

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Related Concepts

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1. Approximate: Refers to a value or measurement that is close to, but not exactly, the true value.

2. Error: The difference between the measured value and the true value. In the context of inexact measurements, the error is often expressed as a percentage of the measured value.

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Culture

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The term 'inexact' is often used in mathematics and science to describe measurements or values that are not perfectly precise.

How to Memorize "inexact"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler with measurements that are slightly off or a clock with hands that don't move exactly on the minute. These visualizations can help you remember the concept of inexact.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inexact' with the idea of imprecision or approximation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I N Exact' to remember the definition: 'I' for 'Im'precise, 'N' for 'Not' exact, and 'Exact' for the opposite concept.

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