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inexact

Inexact (adj) means Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.

adj
1
Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.
2
Imprecisely or indefinitely conceived or stated.
3
having a path-dependent integral
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Etymology

From French inexact.

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What is the meaning of inexact?

"inexact" (adj) means imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.

What are the different meanings of inexact?

"inexact" has 3 main meanings: 1. Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect; 2. Imprecisely or indefinitely conceived or stated; 3. having a path-dependent integral.

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