Inexact
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inexact is an adjective meaning Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.
Meaning
Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.
More Meanings
- Imprecisely or indefinitely conceived or stated.
- (physics, of a differential) having a path-dependent integral
Example Sentences
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.
Synonyms for inexact
Depending on context, synonyms include imprecise, loose, free, rough, round, odd.
Antonyms for inexact
Common opposites include exact, perfect, precise, strict.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include imprecise, inaccurate, odd, free, rough, loose.
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