What does imprecise mean?
Imprecise means Not precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty..
Imprecise
/ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/ · adjective
Meaning
Not precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty..
Example Sentences
Rushdie oxymoronically notes that Hobson-Jobson ‘can be wonderfully imprecise at times’ (1985: 82).
Synonyms for imprecise
Antonyms for imprecise
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Word Forms
- more imprecise
- most imprecise
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for imprecise?
Common synonyms include inexact, general, inaccurate.
What is the opposite of imprecise?
Possible antonyms include precise.
How do you use imprecise in a sentence?
Rushdie oxymoronically notes that Hobson-Jobson ‘can be wonderfully imprecise at times’ (1985: 82).
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