imprecisely

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪmˈprɪsaɪsli/

KK: /ɪmprɪˈsaɪsli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is not exact or accurate; lacking precision.

Example

The measurements were taken imprecisely, leading to errors in the final results.

Conversation

Did you notice how he explained the project imprecisely?

Yeah, it was hard to follow what he meant.

Exactly! I felt like I was trying to catch up the whole time.

Maybe next time he can be clearer about his points.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vaguely

loosely

indistinctly

Antonyms

precisely

accurately

exactly

Root Explanation

Imprecisely → It is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "precisus" (from Latin, meaning cut off or precise) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "imprecisely" means in a manner that is not precise or exact.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') being added to 'cut off' or 'exact' ('precisus') — this helps you remember that 'imprecisely' means not exact.

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