adj
inexact
Inexact (adj) means not quite matching or measuring up correctly in some way.
adj
1
Not quite matching or measuring up correctly in some way.
2
Expressed or thought out in a vague or unclear way.
"At the same time, we were cognisant that careful scholars should never solely rely on their own impressionistic observations, and, that our own impressions were inexact and not capable of being quantified."
— Li Huang, Another Arrow for the Quiver: A New Methodology for Multilingual Researchers (2019)
3
(maths) Having an integral whose value depends on the path taken.
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Etymology
Taken from French inexact.
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What is the meaning of inexact?
"inexact" (adj) means not quite matching or measuring up correctly in some way.
What is another word for inexact?
Other words for "inexact" include imperfect, imprecise, loose.
What is the opposite of inexact?
The opposite of "inexact" is exact.
What are the different meanings of inexact?
"inexact" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not quite matching or measuring up correctly in some way; 2. Expressed or thought out in a vague or unclear way; 3. (maths) Having an integral whose value depends on the path taken.
