Definition

Not accurate or exact; lacking precision.

Example

The measurements were imprecise, leading to errors in the calculations.

Conversation

I noticed that the instructions for the project were really imprecise.

Yeah, I found them confusing too!

It makes it hard to know what exactly we need to do.

Definitely, I wish they would provide clearer guidelines.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Imprecise → It is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "precisus" (from Latin, meaning cut off or precise). The word "imprecise" means not cut off or not exact, indicating a lack of precision.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') being added to 'cut off' ('precisus') to remember that 'imprecise' means something that is not exact or clear.

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